The Graphic Designer position is responsible for designing marketing and promotional materials, promoting Campus Recreation at various events, and assisting in marketing strategies. The candidate must be capable of taking direction and constructive criticism and working in a team environment.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Work in a team environment with other designers, photographers, and videographers. 

2. Promote Campus Recreation facilities and programs throughout campus and at various events. 

3. Design marketing and promotional material for print and digital materials. 

4. Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans, concepts, and strategies. 

5. Effectively communicate any issues to the Marketing Manager on shift. 

6. Responsible to assist with maintenance of Campus Recreation marketing equipment.  

7. Frequently assist with events and/or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.  

8. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.  

9. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Associate Director of Marketing to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.  

10. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) 

• Ability to work within a brand and respond positively to constructive criticism 

• Ability to work up to 29 hours per week 

• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Majoring in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, or Cinematic Arts 

• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box if necessary 

• Experience with DSLR cameras and clean, crisp photo and/or video editing 

• Desire to pursue Recreation Management as a career field  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB 

Communication and Comprehension 

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. 

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent computer skills. 

Problem Solving 

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. 

Physical and Sensory Abilities 

• Frequently required to sit or stand in one location for extended periods to perform tasks assigned to varying positions. 

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around the facility 

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. 

• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work Environment 

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position will vary depending on facility need.  Generally employees will work in climate-controlled office and recreation facility settings.