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Junior Environmental Graphic Designer
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Position Number: 5815035
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Junior Environmental Graphic Designer

Job ID: 279353
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supports the planning, design, and documentation of architectural signage on campus. Works closely with a cross-functional team. Focus on creating clear, intuitive way-finding solutions to enhance user navigation. The Junior Environmental Graphic Designer will leverage their expertise to create effective wayfinding solutions that help users navigate complex spaces with ease and clarity. Supports project management across multiple projects and collaborates closely with in-house construction project management staff on environmental graphics for both non-capital and capital projects, ensuring that all deliverables are high quality and completed on time.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works collaboratively with project managers, the design team, and university stakeholders to ensure designs align with PDC standards and guidelines.
2. Conducts site evaluations, including surveying existing conditions and taking field measurements.
3. Develops architectural floor plans and signage message schedules to determine optimal signage placement.
4. Supports the maintenance of graphic design standards and guidelines for the university, promoting consistency across various spaces and locations.
5. Assists in creating digital prototypes and mockups for presenting design concepts to clients and university stakeholders, gathering feedback and approval. Manages project budgets and provides cost estimates for proposals, materials, and production.
6. Oversees the installation of diverse two- and three-dimensional signs that provide identification, direction, information, interpretation, and aesthetic enhancement across the campus.
7. Reviews construction drawings from in-house teams and external consultants to ensure alignment with project plans and effective use of design elements.
8. Performs additional related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, architecture or relevant work experience in a related design discipline.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years of environmental graphics-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $52,900 to $60,000. 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 select appropriate materials and finishes for the graphics that align with the project's aesthetic, durability, and maintenance requirements
Ability to read architectural plans and details
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Experienced in the production of message schedules, interior /exterior signage, and campus wayfinding plans
In-depth knowledge of visual communication, typography, color theory, and fundamental design principles
Strong grasp of material selection, scale, lighting, and construction techniques for environmental graphics
Knowledge of wayfinding principles and human-centric design
Knowledge of sustainable design practices and materials
Knowledge of ADA and building code requirements for environmental graphics

SKILLS
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Revit) and rendering tools.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas.
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

USG Core Values

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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
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 may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

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

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