1. Leads client meetings to determine parameters of projects. 2. Provides graphic design services centrally to the University community or to specific schools/departments maintaining established design standards and practices. 3. Uses considerable creative judgment regarding composition, media selection, typography, pictorial images, etc. to conceive ideas for graphic design work on assigned projects. 4. Applies a variety of traditional graphic techniques, equipment, and supplies as well as computer based graphics and/or desktop publishing software programs. 5. Effectively establishes client needs on assigned projects. 6. Produces graphics in the form of printed publications and other materials which are distributed internally and externally; electronically through the development of websites. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Strong skills working with Mac OS, as well as with Adobe Creative Cloud applications--particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Solid web design, web architecture, and UX/UI skills. Superior typographic skills crafting both text and display settings for digital and print final output.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively about design with clients and colleagues in person and in writing. Experienced in creating Accessible digital publications in accord with Yale's accessibility guidelines.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Is able to interact respectfully and collegially with the full range of positions and personalities to be encountered at Yale.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Highly organized and able to manage and advance multiple projects simultaneously. Works effectively in a fast-paced environment. Capably learns new technical skills as technology and communications evolve. Leads with a positive attitude and example.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Strong traditional/digital illustration, calligraphic, video, and/or photographic skills. Highest professional expertise using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Coding or high-level software experience and skills related to creating data visualizations, interaction, or animations. Type-design skills and familiarity with related design software. 

Preferred Education:  Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, illustration, branding, web design, and information graphics. Preferred education and/or training: M.F.A. from a recognized program in graphic design or a related field. Experience working in or for a university, or similar academic or cultural institution(s).

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Graphic Designer 3

University Job Title:  Senior Graphic Designer

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, illustration, branding, web design, and information graphics. Preferred education and/or training: M.F.A. from a recognized program in graphic design or a related field. Experience working in or for a university, or similar academic or cultural institution(s).

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Four year of graphic design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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