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Graphic Designer II - 530244

Job no: 530244
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Graphic Design/Web Design, Engineering/Computer Science

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

Job Summary: 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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
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