Graphic Designer

Florida Tech is seeking an early-career graphic designer to join our award-winning Creative Services team. The Graphic Designer provides high-quality digital design services to the university community. The Graphic Designer designs a variety of print and electronic deliverables, including brochures, newsletters, print and digital ads, social media graphics, large-format display graphics, business materials and other marketing collateral for university clients--on deadline. Projects may involve new, start-from-scratch concepting or simple revisions to existing designs. This position requires originality and creative problem-solving to create fresh and engaging communications, while adhering to the university's brand and graphic identity standards. Successful candidates will be creative, curious, efficient and energetic self-starters who are comfortable working with the team as well as independently managing deadlines and juggling multiple projects of varying complexity. The Graphic Designer is a critical thinker and competent communicator, with strong attention to detail, patience and service mindset.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
• Compliance with the university's brand identity guidelines
• Understanding of offset and digital print processes, color correction, visual hierarchy and typography fundamentals
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills
• Flexible and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn and grow
• Comfortable with digital work management systems and using Mac OS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Writing/editing competency
• Photography skills
• Familiarity with AP Style

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communication, art or related field with 1-3 years of experience, ideally in an agency or higher education environment
• Portfolio of creative samples required for consideration

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email kgarrett@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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