Visual Content Specialist

Job Description 

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region. Its faculty and programs span a continuum from discovery, development, and delivery of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics all the way to optimizing medication therapy in patients and patient populations. The school offers a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmacological Sciences, and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, we actively collaborate with schools and programs in medicine, nursing, and population, public health, and the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute to educate, train, and mentor the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists and clinical pharmacists. The school’s mission is to be a driving force for advancing health and wellness of individuals and society.

Your Role on the Team

The UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is hiring a Visual Content Specialist who will be responsible for producing a wide range of visual assets, including graphic design, photography, and video content, to support the overall marketing and communication goals of the school.

This role involves a combination of graphic design skills, video editing capabilities, and a keen understanding of visual storytelling. The Visual Content Specialist will play a crucial role in creating a visually compelling and consistent brand image across various mediums and marketing channels, contributing to the overall success of the school’s marketing and communication efforts. This person will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring all work meets brand standards and deadlines. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of video content creation, graphic design, and photography.

This is a hybrid position that will require on-site work for photo/video shoots that will mostly take place during normal work hours; however, some events may be held on evenings and weekends. 

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Strong graphic design, videography, and photography skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and video editing software like After Effects and Premiere Pro (or similar tools like DaVinci Resolve).
• Must have portfolio showcasing visual design work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• The ability to generate creative ideas and translate them into visually appealing designs and engaging video content.
• Effective communication skills to understand and convey design concepts.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Stay updated on design trends, video production techniques, and emerging technologies to bring innovative and fresh ideas to the visual content creation process.
• BA or BS in Visual Communication, Digital Marketing, or other relevant degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• BA or BS in Visual Communication, Digital Marketing, or other relevant degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization