Graphic and Visual Designer

Job Title: Graphic and Visual Designer
Job Code: 8341GD
Emp Class: Civil Service
Job Family: Marketing & Communications
Location: Twin Cities

About the Job:
The Graphic and Visual Designer is a .75 FTE or 30-hour-per-week position. This role will create visual content using a combination of forms such as text, audio, images, photography,
animation, video, and interactive content to communicate themes and messages for communications materials. This position's work will impact Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing students, staff, faculty, friends, and alumni, and the external community around the metro area, state, country, and world.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this person will perform a broad range of internal and external design work including print and digital advertising, social media tiles, fliers, videos, online newsletter and web content, original illustrations, the Bakken Center's biennial magazine Mandala, and more.

Additionally, the designer will use graphic software, web-based graphics, or other design tools to create accurate finished products. The designer will help maintain and develop brand
identity, design standards, and policies for the Bakken Center.

This entry-level position has an anticipated starting rate at or near the minimum rate for this classification of $21.83 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities:

30% - Creates and develops print and online design collateral for Center teams, including Taking Charge sites, academics, and research.
30% - Develops engaging design collateral for business development and community outreach teams
25% - Produces interactive social media content including videos
10% - Performs video editing tasks
5% - Stays up to date on trends and strategies for health care design About the Department

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years in graphic design or a related field.
• Skilled in designing for online and print formats for a variety of audiences.
• Experience designing and executing paid and organic social media campaigns (content and advertising) and creating content.
• Expertise in website content development and creation.
• Management and distribution of online newsletters and targeted emails.
• Must have ability to work in a team environment, think critically, take direction, and also take initiative to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a designer role in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Founded in 1995, the Center works with interdisciplinary centers and administrative and collegiate units throughout all University of Minnesota campuses. Our faculty - nearly 70 in
number - are leaders from diverse academic and clinical backgrounds and are passionate experts in their fields.

Administratively housed within the University's School of Nursing, the Bakken Center has a University-wide and interprofessional scope.

Read more about the Center's work here: https://www.csh.umn.edu/about-us.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).