JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Creative Services Director prepares a variety of graphic design, illustration and layout work for print and digital media as assigned by the director. This position produces quality design work under tight deadlines with multiple projects and shifting priorities. This position also plays a key role in monitoring the use of the College’s wordmarks and other design elements in print and digital materials to ensure consistent design, style and branding, in support of strategic communications and marketing. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Designs print and digital communications and marketing materials in support of the president’s office, admissions, advancement, academic affairs and other campus constituents. Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills and solid artistic design, color and typography sensibilities in all media. Works with the on-campus and off-campus printing facilities, assuring that all projects are completed with high quality and within desired timeframes and budgets. Designs materials that reflect Benedict College’s style, standards and branding. Works with the contracted photographers to obtain photos for design work. Interfaces with campus clients and external clients to interpret needs, advise on options, and decide on courses of action; translates those requirements into an effective and cohesive visual design for traditional and digital media platforms. Maintains orderly files of current and past projects. Completes job order financial transactions for internal customers and external customers. Assists in meeting the revenue goals for the Print Shop. May attend press-checks on campus and offsite. Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, advertising or closely related field. Two (2) years of experience with a portfolio of work experience as a graphic designer, with a focus on the development and production of print materials; previous print shop experience preferred. Must be a creative thinker with experience using publishing software Photo Shop, Adobe Creative Suite for Mac OS, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to design print and digital materials. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proven ability to bring each project from initial concepts to final printed piece. Ability to think ‘editorially’ as a designer, demonstrating an understanding that words as well as images are crucial to the overall function of good visual storytelling. Understanding of four-color press and digital printing processes and preparing and packaging design files for print. Self-starter who excels at working independently, but also works nimbly and calmly in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Ability to give and receive constructive design direction. Superior attention to detail and thoroughness. Ability to make excellent design decisions that align with copy and other aspects of communications projects. Solid organizational skills to manage several projects simultaneously, and ability to bring each project from initial concept to completion. Strong interpersonal and team skills to interface with a broad range of college administrators, staff, and external vendors, printers, and designers. Ability to perform physical tasks such as supplying paper to printing equipment, safely operating equipment (turning on, off, feeding printing materials), and lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. Job Dimensions – Knowledge of work, planning and organizing, self-reliance, sensitivity, attention to detail, work standards, initiative, stress tolerance, technical/professional self-development, analysis/judgment, commitment to the college, teamwork, dependability, communications. Attendance – Individuals in this position are expected to be available during the peak business hours of the college, and may occasionally be asked to vary their schedule to meet department requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Conditions are those of a typical production printing environment, requiring frequent communication with colleagues and the use of various types of moving machinery. Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards. APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should complete an online application using this link: and upload a cover letter, resume, and names and email addresses of three references. If you have additional questions regarding the position, send an email to: human.resources@benedict.edu.

EOE M/F/D/V