The University of Georgia is hiring : Creative Design Specialist in Athens

Posting Number : S13949P

Working Title :

Creative Design Specialist

Department :

PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education () . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department :

The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government – Who We Are

As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university’s overarching public service mission of improving people’s lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government’s role in its success, is at the heart of UGA’s land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.

We have a team of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multidisciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.

Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.

Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments …. We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It’s our purpose.

We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service – building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Our Culture – How We Operate

We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia’s governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.

College / Unit / Department website :

Posting Type :

External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. There may be a need for occasional after hours to meet deadlines.

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date : 08 / 01 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

09 / 01 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please include portfolio showing examples of your work.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

Classification Title :

Technical Design Professional

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications :

Photography skills and experience a plus.

Familiarity of Digital Arch, UGA’s digital asset management system, a plus.

Position Summary :

This position is responsible for creating compelling visuals and creative graphics to support the Institute and its partners. It works within the Office of Communications to develop visual concepts that best support strategic messaging and provides visual solutions for the communications needs of internal and external clients. It includes designing and producing a wide range of design deliverables as defined by clients from concept through completion.

Designing in various digital platforms, this team member will conceptualize and create visual assets. In addition to design and project management of creative projects, responsibilities include implementing UGA visual branding, creating communications collateral, developing deliverables for clients and some photography.

This position works as part of a creative team in the Office of Communications contributing to communications and related efforts for the Institute of Government and its clients.

Projects will involve collaboration with other communicators, designers and non-creative staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
• Advanced knowledge of industry standard software for creative design
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in team-based, collaborative settings as well as willingness to take initiative

and work independently

within brand and other guidelines

Physical Demands :

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

No

Is this a Position of Trust? :

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

No

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 60

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Courtney Alford-Pomeroy

Recruitment Contact Email :

cpomeroy@uga.edu

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