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The department provides guidance and supports the campus community and works closely with the Offices of Admissions, Marketing, Communications, Institutional Advancement, Information Technology, the Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough Performing Arts Center and QCC Art Gallery.. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Digital Transformation, the Digital Design Specialist has outstanding creativity and possesses a strong attention to detail, excellent editorial judgment, and solid proofreading skills to ensure all materials are high-quality and accurate.. Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, designing, and creating materials catering to diverse audiences CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Provides design and production expertise for College publications, written materials, and multi-media communications.. Job Title Name: Communications Publications Design Specialist CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $52,267 — $68,004 Salary commensurate with education and experience.. IMPORTANT NOTICE : Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

digital design specialist

POSITION DETAILSQueensborough Community College invites applications for the position of Digital Design Specialist in the Strategic Initiatives and Digital Transformation department. The department provides guidance and supports the campus community and works closely with the Offices of Admissions, Marketing, Communications, Institutional Advancement, Information Technology, the Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough Performing Arts Center and QCC Art Gallery. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Digital Transformation, the Digital Design Specialist has outstanding creativity and possesses a strong attention to detail, excellent editorial judgment, and solid proofreading skills to ensure all materials are high-quality and accurate. The successful candidate will: • Design and produce creative, visually compelling collateral from concept to completion, including advertising, special event invitations, direct mail solicitations, promotional materials, logos, banners, posters, and a variety of other marketing, print, and digital collateral as needed • Research and compile information for the design and production of collateral • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver designs that are creative, useful, and align with technical and brand standards • Work with the Strategic Initiatives and Digital Transformation team to review and approve design elements to ensure the College’s branding is communicated clearly, consistently, and accurately across all mediums • Provide timely and comprehensive marketing analytics across various channels to assist with the decision-making process and ultimately improve marketing strategies and results; measuring effectiveness of campaigns; and provide recommendations for optimization • Research, identify, and recommend emerging digital media technologies and methodologies • Work occasional nonstandard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required. Preferred qualifications: • Graphic design and pre-press skills essential with significant experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or InDesign or QuarkXPress • Proven ability to move creative projects from conception to completion including from design to layout to typography selection to printing • Experience designing and producing comprehensive program brochures, advertising, special event invitations, direct mail solicitations, promotional materials, logos, banners, posters, and a variety of other marketing, print, and digital collateral • Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar design tools to create brand kits and templates • Experience with Adobe XD or Figma for designing mockups and/or prototypes • Experience with a work / project management system such as , Trello, or Basecamp • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, from creative process through production, within tight deadlines in a busy office environment • Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, designing, and creating materials catering to diverse audiences CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Provides design and production expertise for College publications, written materials, and multi-media communications. Works with department and other College administrators to assess departmental publication needs and determine appropriate production and design elementsParticipates in planning communications messages, graphic elements, and formats appropriate to client requirementsManages production schedules and budgets, coordinating production activities with internal and external personnelPlans and implements on-line and multimedia communications, coordinating with Information Technology professionals as neededSupervises staff both creative and production staff; works with College print shop, computer center, and other departments to ensure support of college publication needsMay oversee equipment inventories and coordinate maintenance of specialized equipment and technologyDevelops production workflows, policies and standards, and assures adherence to any internal or external communications standardsPerforms related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Communications Publications Design Specialist CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $52,267 — $68,004 Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. IMPORTANT NOTICE : Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment. After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day. Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

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