Graphic Designer

Job Summary

Responsible for designing and creating illustrations, graphics, and visuals for exhibition displays university publications, scholarly work, and professional journals according to Webster Brand Guidelines. Serves as the primary coordinator for producing graphic publications, managing the process within a set budget. Works closely with the department head and contributing authors to deliver the final product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all administrative aspects of production including finalizing designs for presentation, reviewing and approving color, copy, text formatting and resizing images for print. Ensures all members are aware of and meet deadlines.
• Creates layouts, designs, artwork and formats for publication.
• Adjusts and sizes photos, annotating them for accurate screen values for printing.
• Produces various artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, posters, signs and report cover.
• Organizes content flow and maintains a database/archival retrieval system for all references used in materials.
• Coordinates with vendors, prepares specifications and obtains estimates for approval.
• Manages copyright, reprint and permission processes as needed.
• Provides design guidance to faculty, students and staff for publications.
• Carries out additional tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• Exceptional command of the English language (IELTS 6+).
• Fluency in the Uzbek language (written and communications skills).
• International education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.
• Education: A degree in Fine Arts is preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• Skills and experience: Over five years of experience in graphic arts and publications, with demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of printing, publishing and graphic arts procedures, as well as related software.
• Experience with budget management and handling various projects and vendors may be required.
• A portfolio of past work may be requested.

Qualifications, Preferred

• Ability to cultivate and maintain supportive internal relationships with Webster team and the various constituents of Webster University in Tashkent.
• Ability to work collaboratively on shared strategic goals with academic and administrative leaders.
• Experience in international higher education, including overseeing degree-granting locations abroad.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a diverse, multi-cultural, complex international organization.
• Fluency in English (required).
• Proficiency in key design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw is essential for carrying out the responsibilities of this role effectively.
• Ability to motivate students and inform students.
• Belief in the University values of students-first, learning, diversity and inclusion, and global citizenship.
• The candidate must possess strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work harmoniously with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Plans, develops and/or coordinates the production of university publications.
• Assists in the coordination and guidance of the work of other marketing staff, as appropriate.