Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 214103 - Engineering Development
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Graphic Designer II creates and implements moderately-complex graphic design projects for a department or the University under moderate supervision. Produces graphic designs and illustrations using computer and traditional methods. Formats and edits text. Prepares layouts and specifications for pre-print publications and other promotional media. May provide guidance and training to entry-level Graphic Designers.
Additional Department Summary: Designs and maintains the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering marketing and promotional materials, creating and updating visual content to support the college's communications and marketing objectives. Creates visual content. Captures, edits, and maintains photography and video for college wide events. Works with external vendors. Consults with University's Division of Strategic Communications.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience; OR master's degree and some art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to interact with constituents and maintain relationships within the College and University. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and personal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and capture software.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with print and digital marketing, professional photography, content creation, and project management.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
