Designer

Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number

STA00282PO26

Job Family Creative Services Job Function Graphic Design USC Market Title Graphic Designer Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles132528 Job Level P0

• Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Designer Campus Columbia Work County Richland CollegeDivision Division of Marketing Department MKTG Creative Services State Pay Range G06 USC Market Range MRC
• $40,269 $49,330 $58,390 Anticipated Hiring Range $40,269
• $58,390 Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle Standard working scle: 8:30am
• 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina ismitted to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and ourmunities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary The University of South Carolina Division of Marketing is seeking a designer who serves as the graphic designer for one of several interdisciplinary brand teams within the division and provides visual guidance and design expertise to the units thatprise that brand team. The designer creates original concepts and designs that support the strategic needs of the university's colleges and appeal to audiences while ensuring quality, consistency and excellence within the university brand platform. The designer will create marketing materials for a range of audiences to build awareness, drive engagement and enhance the reputation of the university while reflecting the university'smitment to academic and research excellence. The designer demonstrates expertise in visual design and illustration, project management and production knowledge to deliverpelling, creative solutions for digital and munications. This position leads art direction for team projects. The designer works independently on projects prioritized by the Senior Designer and with a dynamic team of creative professionals throughout the Division of Marketing on projects that are deemed d priorities of the academicadministrative units and the university. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training,cation, andor experience. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent study in a professional school and two years of related experience. A general knowledge of marketing and advertising best practices and production processes is desired. Possess a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing conditions on projects. Thorough grounding in current offset ing prores from prepress through bindery is preferred. KnowledgeSkillsAbilities Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools; working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong design fundamentals (typography, color, layout, illustration, photography) and visual storytelling skills. Knowledge of production, digital media, and design standards. Effective verbal and writtenmunication; able to present concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders. Stronganizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of copyright, licensing, and usage rights. Ability to adapt designs across formats and platforms. Capable of basic editing and troubleshooting production issues. Willingness to travel locallyoccasionally for project support (e.g., photo shoots, meetings).

Job Duties Job Duty Design:

Ensures quality and consistency of design aesthetics and determines project needs and priorities as they relate to creative briefs, strategicmunications plans and other relevant planning documents. Works independently and collaboratively to create clever and innovative design approaches that support the University of South Carolina brand and ad to digital accessibility design standards. Envisions and executes original artistic designs. Leads art direction process for photography and design across and digital work produced for the team. Works within the structure of the university's visual design language to select fonts, colors, artwork, photography and other visual elements for the design of effective and digitalmunications. Serves as a designer on other office creative projects as assigned by the Senior Designer. While units supported will focus on their respective brand team, the designer will also support other academic and administrative areas of the university. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40

Job Duty Project Management:

Interacts andmunicates clearly and confidently with clients, vendors and team members to determine visualmunication needs, present ideas and aplish projects from start to finish. Identifies resources needed for projectpletion. Accounts for time spent as well as quality by ensuring that layouts are accurate, files are free of errors and specifications areplete to meet deadline and budget requirements. Keeps team members, clients and managers informed of all project statuses in real time via production management software, verbalmunication and other reports. Facilitates meetings with groupclient when necessary. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Production duties: Responsible for the processing of production oriented departmental projects such as res and templates. Updates content, fonts, photography and graphics for res of annual projects. Creates and revises digital artwork and photos and prepares final files for quality publishing or digital use. Prepares exacting specifications and instructions for or digital output; assembles technically accurate prepress files and instructions with consideration given to ing processes, paper choices, mailing regulations, final distribution, client budgets, electronic needs and purchasing and production deadlines. Checks er proofs and performs press checks as necessary. Coordinates assignments with other staff as required. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04232026 Job Close Date 06072026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Please provide a design portfolio. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job . After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 7, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings205330 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of certification, training,cation andor experience?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume List of References and Information Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents