Careers at Virginia Tech

The Creative Services Specialist at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a range of digital and print materials that effectively convey the significance and reach of Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission as well as the school’s mission to prepare physician thought leaders. These materials are essential for connecting with key stakeholders, driving donor support, fostering advocacy for our programs, and bonding with our college's alumni.

The specialist is also expected to exercise top-quality professional judgment in a demanding, high-volume environment and must be able to provide solutions that align with objectives and deliver projects on time and within budget.

The specialist is expected to oversee creative workflow, tools, and processes and suggest improvements to optimize efficiency and work quality. They must be able to communicate and work well with clients to deliver impactful, quality designs.

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field and extensive, applicable experience will be considered.
Extensive experience and expertise in both print and digital design.
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
Extensive print and digital design portfolio that demonstrates creativity and innovation.
Demonstrated experience in successfully managing an aggressive schedule of print and digital communications.
Significant experience in layout for digital and print with proven graphic design skills.
Extensive knowledge of printing, pre-press, and the graphic arts.
Experience creating unique, aesthetic elements that can translate across different media as well as the ability to create icons, logos, and vector art elements.
Knowledge of design, typography, color theory, composition, user experience, and experience design in all work.
News style writing experience with applicable knowledge of AP Style.
Ability to move seamlessly between multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Experience working with content management systems.

Experience in photography and photo editing.

Experience working within a brand.
Knowledge and experience with Virginia Tech brand or college brands preferred.
Experience in Adobe After Effects preferred.

Experience shooting and editing video preferred.

4

Regular

55,000 commensurate with experience

12/1/2024

The department values diversity and continually strives to maintain and promote an inclusive learning, working, and research environment that embraces all students and employees. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from persons identifying with groups currently underrepresented in the Virginia Tech community.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine:

 In partnership with Carilion Clinic and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, VTC School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based and picturesque setting.

Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. The school has been recognized with Health Profession HEED (Higher Education Excellence in Diversity) Awards since 2018 for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Students are also attracted to VTCSOM due to its 99% match success, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications for 49 positions and is poised for continued growth.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.