ABOUT AIC

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 70+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total of approximately 660,000 gross square feet. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has 3700 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

AIC is seeking a creative, self-starter with the ability to meld out of the box designs while embracing institutional tradition. Must deliver high quality projects across multiple communications platforms (print, web, digital) that appeal to various audiences and stakeholders. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask and meet continuous tight deadlines is critical. Knowledge of printing is required.

• Responsible for AIC's brand management, art direction, graphic design and production of print, online, social media and digital marketing materials and assets including brochures, ads, display ads, posters, flyers, banners, vinyl installations, alumni magazines, viewbooks, newsletters, annual reports, catalogs, mailers, interior and exterior signage, banners, logos, giveaways, displays, wraps and other deliverables
• Work in conjunction with Marketing and Communications staff, College leadership and other stakeholders to develop institutional messaging across all communications platforms
• Manage and mentor graphic design staff and student interns
• Provide exemplary customer service as point of contact for staff and College offices to initiate design projects
• Manage project timelines and maintain quality control standards for all deliverables
• Manage print vendors, including bidding process, purchase orders and press checks, project delivery, distribution and mailings
• Work with AIC's Web Content Manager to ensure publications are available on the College's website as well as support web and digital marketing graphic needs
• Manage and coordinate the printing and supply of campus stationery including business cards
• Manage and track print budget
• Schedule, coordinate, manage and art direct, College photo and video shoots
• Coordinate and manage computer and paper filing systems
• Supervise off campus graphic installations and signage
• Edit and fact check copy when necessary, coordinate with outside writers to manage production schedules for Lucent Magazine and other projects
• Gather information and specifications for new and recurring projects
• Other duties as assigned including assignments scheduled evenings and weekends as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Degree(s): Bachelors
• Required Field of Expertise: 5 years experience in branding and designing publications and web assets for print and electronic media
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Graphic design
• Required Training/Cert: Experience using Adobe CS products
• Preferred Training/Cert: Proven experience in-branding, print and electronic design

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Adobe CS products
• Design for print, web, digital marketing assets
• Art direction
• Basic photography and photo editing

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position. Normal office hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, flexible to the needs of the department. Occasional nights and weekends required.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should save and submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor) as one document. Upload the saved document into the online application.

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