Job Description

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is currently recruiting for an experienced Graphic Designer for our Daytona Beach, Campus. The Graphic Designer is responsible for layout, design and production of marketing materials that create a consistent image in support of university marketing and branding strategies. This is a full-time, on-site, administrative and professional staff position, reporting to the Associate Director of Creative Strategy and Brand Management. The Graphic Designer is a self-sufficient designer with an excellent portfolio, a strong sense of typography and extremely detail-oriented.

This position will be responsible for developing innovative design solutions and collaborating with clients to address communication needs while working within a group of creative professionals in a team environment. The position functions as a creative contributor to various teams and individuals in a collaborative office environment.

A strong understanding of complex audiences in a higher education institution (including prospective students, donors, faculty, staff, parents and alumni) is preferred.

The Graphic Designer demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and an interest in continued professional growth and learning; evidence of successful project management; and the ability to establish strong, positive relationships with all campus community members. The high volume and broad scope of work associated with this position also require a person who can focus on a specific creative endeavor while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Design a variety of print marketing and promotional collateral that include such items as campaigns, brochures, flyers, academic catalogs, billboards, posters and advertisements. 
• Collaborate with creative team staff and marketing team to develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet objectives of both internal and external audiences.
• Prepare quote specifications for external vendors, printers, photographers, exhibit companies and promotional merchandisers and then communicate with them to ensure materials are printed correctly and timely to meet deadlines.
• Prepare accurate and efficient design files to produce final electronic files for prepress and printing as well as press checks with external vendors.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.     

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design
• 3-5 years of related work experience in creative marketing

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Ability to work in a complex institutional environment that is fast-paced, deadline-driven and collaborative.
• Strong ability to communicate and present designs effectively, including client pitches, as well as to welcome feedback and incorporate requested changes as projects evolve.