MTS Level 6 - Graphic Designer - Marketing and Communications
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Production, the Graphic Designer is responsible for conceiving and creating visual, graphically designed media and materials across multiple communication platforms in support of the marketing and communication priorities of the University.
The position aids clients, colleagues, and external suppliers with regards to UPEI visual communications and branding.
This competition may be used for future vacancies or extensions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs, develops, and produces visual media for marketing, promotional, publicity, developmental purposes using a mix of creative skills, technical expertise, and institutional awareness
- Employs principles, practices, and techniques of graphic design, layout, and illustration, using computer graphics software programs to prepare sketches and graphic elements, producing artwork from concept to completion
- Employs principles and techniques of typesetting, colour correction, digital manipulation, printing and photography, printing processes (spot-colour and four-colour process), and understands the characteristics, uses, and limitations of various types of ink, paper stock, and other supplies, to result in a high-quality product
- Sustains UPEI brand by assisting in the updating of visual identity elements, and assisting clients, stakeholders, and suppliers in the understanding of UPEI’s visual identity. Recommends (and assists with providing) solutions when visual identity is improperly used
- Meets with clients, when necessary, to glean more in-depth understanding of overall message, goals, tone, audience, etc.
- Collaborates with other members of the Marketing and Communications team in the contextualization of projects within overall message, and identifying the goals, tone, audience, etc. for consideration within the creative process
- Determines specifications for each project based on client requirements
- Establishes and meets deadlines, monitoring and tracking projects to ensure proper workflow and timely completion
- Provides electronic or hard copy proofs for client review and approval
- May plan and direct photo shoots required for projects
- Files and organizes all electronic material and archives completed projects
- Evaluates product updates and installs and upgrades software and hardware when necessary
- Initiates self-training and identifies professional development opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma in a Graphic Design program
Minimum three years’ experience in a professional design environment - Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Suite with exceptional skills in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; experience in Bridge, Acrobat, and Lightroom
- Experience with font handling, file transfer, and pre-press protocols
- Familiarity with web, user experience and user interactive design principles; web content management systems; and major presentation software programs such as PowerPoint, Keynote etc.
- Proficient within the MacIntosh operating system
- Demonstrated creative, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality control
- Ability to maintain respectful and cooperative interpersonal relationships, and work with individuals and groups collaboratively
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and diplomacy in addressing the needs of a diverse client base
- Ability to multi-task, co-ordinate projects, and function professionally in a high pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to recognize problems and provide solutions
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
MTS Level 6 - Graphic Designer - Marketing and Communications
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Production, the Graphic Designer is responsible for conceiving and creating visual, graphically designed media and materials across multiple communication platforms in support of the marketing and communication priorities of the University.
The position aids clients, colleagues, and external suppliers with regards to UPEI visual communications and branding.
This competition may be used for future vacancies or extensions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs, develops, and produces visual media for marketing, promotional, publicity, developmental purposes using a mix of creative skills, technical expertise, and institutional awareness
- Employs principles, practices, and techniques of graphic design, layout, and illustration, using computer graphics software programs to prepare sketches and graphic elements, producing artwork from concept to completion
- Employs principles and techniques of typesetting, colour correction, digital manipulation, printing and photography, printing processes (spot-colour and four-colour process), and understands the characteristics, uses, and limitations of various types of ink, paper stock, and other supplies, to result in a high-quality product
- Sustains UPEI brand by assisting in the updating of visual identity elements, and assisting clients, stakeholders, and suppliers in the understanding of UPEI’s visual identity. Recommends (and assists with providing) solutions when visual identity is improperly used
- Meets with clients, when necessary, to glean more in-depth understanding of overall message, goals, tone, audience, etc.
- Collaborates with other members of the Marketing and Communications team in the contextualization of projects within overall message, and identifying the goals, tone, audience, etc. for consideration within the creative process
- Determines specifications for each project based on client requirements
- Establishes and meets deadlines, monitoring and tracking projects to ensure proper workflow and timely completion
- Provides electronic or hard copy proofs for client review and approval
- May plan and direct photo shoots required for projects
- Files and organizes all electronic material and archives completed projects
- Evaluates product updates and installs and upgrades software and hardware when necessary
- Initiates self-training and identifies professional development opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma in a Graphic Design program
Minimum three years’ experience in a professional design environment - Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Suite with exceptional skills in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; experience in Bridge, Acrobat, and Lightroom
- Experience with font handling, file transfer, and pre-press protocols
- Familiarity with web, user experience and user interactive design principles; web content management systems; and major presentation software programs such as PowerPoint, Keynote etc.
- Proficient within the MacIntosh operating system
- Demonstrated creative, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality control
- Ability to maintain respectful and cooperative interpersonal relationships, and work with individuals and groups collaboratively
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and diplomacy in addressing the needs of a diverse client base
- Ability to multi-task, co-ordinate projects, and function professionally in a high pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to recognize problems and provide solutions
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.