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Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
The Environmental Graphic Designer works closely with a variety of University stakeholders and end users to conceptualize, prepare, design, and fabricate a variety of two and three dimensional graphics, maps, and signs for a variety of purposes: wayfinding, building identification, donor recognition, school spirit, banners, etc. The Environmental Graphic Designer serves as the project manager responsible for the schedule, budget, and vendor management of environmental graphic design projects. This position advises in-house construction project management staff on the environmental graphics associated with non-capital and capital projects.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBIILITIES –
1. Responsible for developing (in partnership with University stakeholders) a campus-wide standard and specifications for environmental graphics and building signage.
2. Works with clients requesting signage by developing ideas/concepts/designs/mockups while ensuring consistency with overall environmental, visual and aesthetic plans for the University.
3. Procures and oversees the installation of a variety of two and three dimensional signs that identify, direct, inform, interpret and visually enhance the campus environment.
4. Review project floor plans to determine the most effective placement of signage.
5. Conducts construction drawing reviews to ensure consistency with overall plans and optimal use of design elements to achieve objectives.
6. Performs other duties assigned.
7. Maintains ongoing awareness of graphic design industry trends and developments
8. Contracts with Environmental Graphic Design Consultants and signage vendors and reviews design documents and submittals to verify compliance with KSU Signage Standard Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in graphic or visual communication, interior design, industrial design, architecture from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Other Required Qualifications
Knowledge of ADA and code requirements for environmental graphics
Required Experience
At least five (5) years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with small fabrications and installations
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $58,000 to $82,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge and skill in the application of graphic design principles and processes
SKILLS
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office suite)
Project management, organization, and communications skills
Quality assurance of all finished print media and completed signage
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- 9 Panel Drug Lab
- MVR
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf