Creative Designer

Office hours are primarily weekdays 8AM - 5PM, but responsibilities could occasionally require additional hours and flexibility that can include evenings and weekends.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the university’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, this position will work with the University Marketing & Communications team and campus partners to produce, refine, and enhance creative projects for the university. This position is primarily responsible for the production of graphic design projects in service to the visual communication of the LeTourneau University brand. Some photography, as well as visual social media and web content and design, will also be a part of the responsibilities for this position.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Designs and produces for print and online publications and other visual media products, such as flyers, brochures, invitations, postcards, advertising, newsletters, magazines and displays that support the priorities of University Marketing and Communications and other university offices.
• Works with the Associate Vice President for Marketing & Communications to develop and maintain concepts for environmental design, such as wayfinding, campus banners, digital signage and event promotional materials.
• Collaborates with the AVP and content team to design and lay out the semiannual constituency publication for the university, NOW Magazine.
• Helps to support the University Marketing and Communications team through the production of graphics for all digital mediums, including the university website and social media platforms. Works with the AVP, content team, and Assistant Director for Online and Data Marketing in keeping the university website up-to-date and graphically appealing. Conducts periodic website audits to ensure visual engagement of content.
• As needed, provides photo coverage at university events and helps to maintain the university’s archive of digital images for use in a variety of marketing and publicity materials.
• Collaborates with other University Marketing & Communications team members to maintain consistent and effective brand messaging across all platforms and mediums.
• Provides creative ideas and suggestions to aid Marketing & Communications team efforts.
• Works with printing and production companies to deliver design projects to press, provide quality control, and ensure materials are received in timely manner.
• Provides occasional graphics assistance and creative contributions to the in-house videography team.
• Maintains organization and presentation of creative assets, design projects, and creative materials.
• Utilizes UI/UX design skills to create presentations and design data visualization materials.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with the Adobe Suite of Programs: InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
• Knowledge in Desktop publishing and typesetting
• Strong portfolio with demonstrated examples of creating solution-driven designs
• Basic Photography Skills
• Comfortable in a mac environment
• Experience with HTML & CSS Experience preferred

Associate degree in graphic design or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. A robust portfolio and extensive knowledge and proficiency utilizing the latest software packages including the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office products, photo editing applications, and layout tools. An understanding of the printing process and the requirements to send projects to the four-color press are necessary. 

Though not required, any Web programming ability is considered a great benefit to this position. In addition, creative writing ability with some understanding of basic marketing will also benefit the ideal candidate.

Demonstrated excellence in graphic design, photography, and a high degree of innovation through the professional portfolio; excellent in analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills for visual information design; strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; the ability to function as a part of a multidisciplinary team; the stamina to produce high-quality graphics in a fast-paced work environment; proficiency with state-of-the-art software to produce accurate and innovative graphic design multimedia projects; and the ability to quickly learn and integrate new tools and technologies to meet customer needs.

LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

BONUS

• Experience in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
• Writing and content creation skills
• Drawing and Illustration abilities.
• JavaScript, PHP, and other web coding languages

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.