Senior Graphic Designer

Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus is now accepting applications for Senior Graphic Designer.
Responsible for developing marketing communications by providing leadership and creativity in the design and production of manual and computer-generated graphics for publishing and multimedia applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in management of production work flow to meet print and/or Web media requirements
• Provides artistic leadership in: determining client’s desired goals or outcomes; layout, design, and story boarding; and production conferences with clients, production personnel, vendors, and contractors
• Meets directly with clients, attends pre and post-production conferences on concept, approach and selection of most appropriate media presentation to achieve the client’s desired goals.
• Directs the work of in-house production personnel
• Determines the cost-effectiveness of in-house production and contracts with appropriate vendors and artists when external sources are more cost-effective
• Participates in establishing production schedules for production personnel, vendors and contractors, which are compatible with client deadlines
• Makes recommendation to management on the purchase of computer graphics equipment and software, which are compatible with existing hardware and software packages
• Participates in technical production and graphic composition activities
   

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Fine Art, Graphic Art, or related field with major course work or training in computer assisted graphics and one (1) year of related experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art, Graphic Art, or related field with major course work or training in computer assisted graphics and five (5) years of related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Ability to supervise and efficiently organize studio management, personnel, and project management
• Proficiency in computer applications; such as, MAC (latest OS System), Microsoft Office, and database systems as applicable to the department’s needs
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware
• Complete knowledge of pre-press and printing process required; including but not limited to, stock, inks, calibration, color balancing, color profiling, proofing, scanning, and preparing files for final production using industry standard (pdf workflow)
• Possess strong design and conceptual skills
• Extensive knowledge in the latest version of the software required for production; which may include but not limited to the following: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, or other production software as it relates to the department
• Possess extensive knowledge of Web production; which may include but not limited to, html, hosting, e-mail blasts, animation, optimization and preparing files for final production using industry standards as applicable to the department’s needs
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 140,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.