AddressPosition Details
Position Information
Position Title
Senior Manager, Graphic Design
Department/Unit
C&M-Design Svc and Photography
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S533-22
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$55,034 - $73,625 per annum
Classification
ADM-05
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Communications, Marketing & Creative Services (CMC) supports Dalhousie University’s strategic priorities by working with departments and units to tell the stories of the students, faculty, and staff who make Dalhousie an extraordinary place. In addition, CMC’s graphic design team supports Communications, Marketing & Creative Services’ strategic plan and enhances the university’s strategic priorities with a particular focus on developing superior design materials that engage various audiences. The Senior Manager, Graphic Design is a member of CMC’s graphic design team carrying out leadership and supervisory responsibilities for the team and managing a portfolio of design-related projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, supervisory responsibility, and performance development to graphic design team members, and acts as the primary approver for graphic designers on university brand and visual identity.
- Provides strategic advice and represents Creative Services at relevant University/external meetings.
- Assists in setting strategic direction for the Design team, and evaluates current practices, policies, procedures, and culture that might be impacted by new strategic directions and make recommendations for their improvement.
- Contributes graphic design expertise to the team, providing consultation and art direction, as well as creating, developing and applying visual communications consistent with Dalhousie’s brand strategy and appropriate to target audiences.
- Creates artwork for print or electronic production, ensuring brand application and alignment.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with five years’ experience in a design management/art direction environment, with a solid track record of successful creative development and delivery (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Professional membership in a graphic or communications design organization.
- Design problem-solving based on recognized design theory, emphasizing communication and interpretation of client messages using technically complex production methods.
- Expertise in graphic design, image editing and support software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat); Microsoft 365; major social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat).
- Excellent communication skills, working in a deadline driven environment, and collaborating effectively will the whole University community, including senior leadership.
Assets
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
01/25/2023
Close Date
02/15/2023
Open Until Filled
No
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