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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

 A portfolio of Editorial and Graphic Design is required for consideration for this position. Ideal portfolio will be a mix of eye-catching page layout design, mixed with some infographics, or other data visualization graphics supporting a narrative. A series of print products such as Magazines, Newspapers, Annual Reports, Brochures, Posters, Fliers and editable templates. Submitted portfolio should demonstrate your skills as a graphic designer, with a high sensibility and a keen eye for composition, visual hierarchy, and typography. The portfolio can be submitted as a personal website, or a pdf.

As our Editorial/Graphic Designer, you will help translate the stories and concepts of Michigan Engineering's impact into stunning and highly legible visual compositions. Reporting to the Creative Design Manager, you will be a driving force in interpreting concepts into visual solutions to further the Michigan Engineering brand. Your work will mostly consist of creating layout designs for our magazine The Michigan Engineer but also designing print assets such as brochures, annual reports and marketing materials, infographics, pie-charts, using a strong sense of craft and typographic sensibility.

You will:

• Bring creative ideas to life with smart, compelling designs

  • Responsible for the concept and design execution of page layouts

  • Design publications such as magazine and annual reports used to promote the Michigan Engineering mission and culture

  • Know how to marry the power of images with body copy to tell interesting and compelling stories in print and other formats

  •  Lean into some data and find a compelling angle for how to visually show those insights, creating a visual design to present the information as a user journey. 

  • Create and develop visuals that are appropriate across different audiences and various platforms (print, web, social media)

  • Help be a visual storyteller - on brand and on message

  • Brainstorm with writers, designers and other team members 

  • Translate and present visual solutions to stakeholders and collaborators

  • Create and maintain brand assets

  • Create, edit and maintain templates that empower brand stewards 

  • Use a strong sense of craft and typographic sensibility

• Other responsibilities include:

  • Track and complete work assignments sent to the office’s online ticketing system and project management software (Asana)

  • Participate in creative and traffic meetings 

  • Working collaboratively with designers, writers, editors and others on the C&M team

  • Stay on top of graphic design trends and technology improvements

• 3 years experience minimum with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication/Graphic Design or equivalent educational and work experience in editorial and graphic design working in the realm of magazine design and visual storytelling 

• Proficiency within the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• A strong portfolio showcasing traditional print, and web with stellar typographic knowledge along with design thought process

• Outstanding artistic sensibility and high level of design sophistication, as well as the ability to create conceptual ideas, including sketches, storyboards, moodboards, and prototypes, to generate engaging visual solutions

• An excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish rapport, work effectively, and thrive in a collaborative, team-based, positive work environment

• Experience developing and deploying visual branding standards.

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently

• Proficient with Mac Platform 

• Knowledge of additional software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud Express

• Experience working with Google tools

• Professional experience in marketing-related environment is preferable

• Experience creating environmental graphics, swag items, and Illustration design

• Knowledge of project management software such as Asana

About the College of Engineering

Michigan Engineering seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of the College of Engineering.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit: https://www.engin.umich.edu/about/diversity/

To learn more about the College of Engineering strategic vision visit: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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