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MTS Level 6 - Graphic Designer - Marketing and Communications

Competition Number:
REQ192
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Marketing and Communications
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Graphic Designer
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$56,709 to $62,366 per annum, prorated to time and term, as per CUPE 1870

Term:

ASAP to September, 2023

Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Production, the Graphic Designer is responsible for conceiving and creating visual, graphically designed media and materials across multiple communication platforms in support of the marketing and communication priorities of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Designs, develops, and produces visual media for marketing, promotional, publicity, developmental purposes
  • Sustains UPEI brand by assisting in the updating of visual identity elements, and assisting clients, stakeholders, and suppliers in the understanding of UPEI’s visual identity
  • Collaborates with other members of the Marketing and Communication team in the contextualization of projects within overall message, and identifying the goals, tone, audience, etc. for consideration within the creative process
  • Establishes and meets deadlines, monitoring and tracking projects to ensure proper workflow and timely completion

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors or Professional Degree with a focus on public relations, communications, or marketing
  • Minimum of five years of experience in a related field
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
  • Superior written communications skills
  • Ability to effectively interact and liaise with diverse groups at all levels
  • Experience in nurturing relations with media professionals and through social media challenges
  • Experience in relationship building with groups such as alumni, donors and clients
  • Preference will be given to someone with university advancement relations experience
  • Experience supervising/managing staff
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.