APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,899.44 to
$57,190.32
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Graphic Designers perform a variety of original display and visual design work for a State agency or the Nevada System of Higher Education. Design projects include brochures, catalogs, magazines, books, advertisements, digital/electronic or website presentations, instructional materials, and other printed and promotional materials.
--The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time Graphic Designer 2 for the Nevada Wolf Shop. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of original display and visual design work for the Nevada Wolf Shop, including projects made for marketing and promotional goals along with social media objectives. Duties will include performing the full duties of graphic/web projects, such as brochures, catalogs, print and web advertisements, promotional materials and signs. This includes establishing visual concepts and style necessary to convey the desired visual effect through logos, layout and color; preparing final copy for general grammatical and spelling errors; submitting finished draft to produce press-ready work; and ensuring conformity with University and Athletic design standards and formats. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and fiscal oversight of the Nevada Wolf Shop Graphic department budget, including but not limited to student wages, production expenses and office supplies, and supervising student interns and employees.
--The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. Information regarding campus security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at http://www.unr.edu/Documents/administration-finance/Police/2013-Annual-Report.pdf . Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. The Nevada System of Higher Education is a Federal contractor and is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Applicants are encouraged to complete a voluntary survey to measure the effectiveness of the outreach efforts to veterans. Please use this link to complete the voluntary survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V3JLHCC
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field with course work in design and production and two years of experience performing graphic arts and design work using graphic software in the design of brochures, catalogs, books, instructional materials and/or publications; OR graduation from high school and four years of experience as outlined above; OR one year experience at a Graphic Designer I in Nevada State service;OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. |
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This position requires experience performing graphic arts and design work using graphics software. |
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This position requires experience in developing and maintaining department budget. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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1) Candidates with experience in mentoring or working with students are encouraged to apply. Do you have this experience? If so, please describe your experience in detail below.
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2) Candidates with experience in creating and maintaining a retail website are encouraged to apply. Do you have this experience? If so, please describe your experience in detail below.
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