Graphic Designer Principal: 02.19.07

ARIZONA STATE  UNIVERSITY seeks a Graphic Designer Principal (Job ID#10578) who, prepares a variety of skilled graphic design and layout work for the Office of Marketing & Revenue Generation within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA). Duties include but are not limited to: design, illustrate, and prepare electronic media for all areas of ICA including brochures, newsletters, ad layouts, billboards, posters, schedule cards, schedule magnets, flyers, letterheads, logos, certificates, and other promotional materials; coordinate with marketing staff in other ICA areas requesting graphic designer layout work; develop ideas & suggest new or modify existing ideas; prepare printer specs; maintain vendor contact, obtaining bids & recommending contract awards; coordinate production; ensure adherence to deadlines & specs; maintain department inventory of graphic designer supplies & equipment; provide technical computer support; provide art direction for photo shoots; set visual standards annually to fit the ASU ICA athletic brand; may coordinate or lead the work of others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Art or related field and four years experience in graphic design and layout, illustration, or commercial art; OR, Eight years experience in graphic design and layout, illustration, or commercial art; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with: Adobe CS2, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; web development tools, including Flash, HTML, PHP, MySQL, and CSS.  Demonstrated knowledge of non-linear video-editing software such as Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects.  Experience with: printing procedures and requirements; photography and photo processing techniques; rendering, illustrating & sketching; interpreting messages into visual and metaphorical form.  Evidence of effective communication skills.  Prefer previous experience working on sports-related design projects.  Evidence of knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations a plus.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Hours vary to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Examples of previous graphic design will be required at time of interview. ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the University’s affirmative action plan; applicants may complete an EEO Survey for the positions to which the applicant is applying at www.eoaa.asu.edu/aa_EEO_Survey.asp. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.asu.edu/asujobs/. Complete and attach cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three professional references as ONE document.  Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. Application materials must be received by 11:59pm Arizona time on 2/26/07. AA/EOE