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Position Summary The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Creative Designer. The ICA, designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, presents contemporary art and offers a free, open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and worldwide. In this role, the Creative Designer will set the tone for designed content across the website, social media, ads, videos and photography, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support exhibitions, programs, and events. Responsibilities Designing, producing, and managing visual assets, including email templates, social media graphics, promotional artwork, web design, ads, and digital productions. Collaborating with internal departments to ensure designs align with brand guidelines, usability, and website standards. Ensuring consistency in designs and content across institutional platforms, and developing sub‑brands for programs and events. Collaborating with external designers to execute design briefs and produce materials for exhibitions, programs, and events. Coordinating the creation of a new website with an external vendor and developing a strategy for long‑term maintenance of web content and design assets. Managing design projects from conception through delivery within a project management system. Designing and producing print materials, including signage, exhibition labels, and other physical items. Assisting on video shoots and photoshoots. Developing and managing relationships with external vendors and agencies. Presenting design ideas to stakeholders, including colleagues, curators, and artists. Providing guidance and feedback on aesthetics for campaigns, projects, and promotional events. Mentoring design interns and students. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field plus 3+ years of professional design experience, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience. Solid knowledge of Google Suite and design software programs. Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on InDesign. Working knowledge of web design. Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects. A team player with exceptional organizational, collaboration, and technical skills. Project management experience. Demonstrated experience working in an environment that respects, professionalizes, and is inclusive of a diverse faculty, staff, and student population, or a commitment to do so. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within Asana software. Experience with video editing software and animation. Experience in physical production (printing, mounting, binding, lamination). Museum, corporate, or agency experience. Salary & Benefits Salary Range: Minimum starting salary $65,000. Benefits: All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, ample opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Employment Information FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid University Job Title: 1322B - Communications Specialist Base Contact Contact Name: VCUarts HR Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr Vcu Rrtc

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