DiDA Print Designer

The Duke Innovative Design Agency (DiDA), sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Facilities, is an undergraduate student-staffed marketing and design center founded as a resource for recognized student organizations at Duke. The DiDA team aims to assist recognized student organizations in their efforts to establish their graphic identities – and effectively publicize their programs and events – by offering creative, budget-minded, and Duke-specific branding and marketing solutions. The DiDA team takes a collaborative approach to building client relationships; DiDA staff members work closely with student organization representatives to determine each group’s marketing needs and preferences.

The DiDA team provides clients with:

• print design services (i.e., posters, banners, Chronicle ads)
• website design/development services
• artistic projects coordination (i.e., painting Plaza boards)
• marketing campaign consultation and guidance

DiDA Print Designer Responsibilities:

• Review and update the DiDA project request spreadsheet according to standard procedure
• Meet with clients as needed to discuss their expectations for their marketing campaigns and to establish realistic project deadlines
• Use Adobe Creative Suite software and other available resources to design effective and aesthetically pleasing documents and advertisements for clients
• Assist with requests for ad boards as needed
• Demonstrate familiarity with University, OSAF, and DiDA policies as they relate to student organization marketing and publicity

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and skill in print design principles and techniques
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite software
• Attention to detail
• Superior time and project management skills
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele

DiDA is no longer accepting employment applications for the Fall 2009 semester. As positions become available for subsequent semesters, the DiDA manager will post them on the OSAF website, on DukeList, and on Facebook. If you would like to be among the first to be notified of available positions on the DiDA team, email the DiDA manager with "Employment" in the subject line. Questions should be directed to Valerie Schwartz at 919-684-5863.