Assistant Director, Research Development Graphics, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship, and Creative
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The Assistant Director works with principal investigators to develop graphics and visual communications for sponsored research proposals and research development. The role provides strategic guidance on presenting complex research concepts, creates materials for print and digital platforms, and collaborates with research development colleagues, grants specialists, vendors, and university communications staff.
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Works closely with teams of principal investigators (PIs) to create captivating figures and graphics that enhance the competitiveness of sponsored research proposals. These visuals may include full-page figures summarizing the goals or activities of large, multidisciplinary research centers; scientific illustrations; organizational charts and workflows; and custom PowerPoint templates and slide artwork. Independently leads dialogue with PIs to manage multiple rounds of revisions and acts as a final copyeditor to ensure consistency and polish. Incorporates PIs feedback and stylistic preferences throughout draft revisions, providing multiple options or mockups to assist in decision-making as requested. Maintains a file structure of drafts, proofs, and final deliverables.Provides strategic consultation and expert guidance to PIs on how to visually convey complex research concepts in a clear and accessible way, including preliminary sketches and storyboards to support ideation and determine accuracy. Works collaboratively with PIs to convey their articulated research ideas into graphical abstracts that serve to advance the development of research teams broader collaborative vision. Works cooperatively with grants/contracts specialists, Research Development officers, and other members of the OVPR Research Development team in pursuit of these objectives.Creates and executes visual communications for the OVPR Research Development team, following university style guides and branding specifications across both print and digital platforms. Areas of work may include reports, one-pagers/flyers, identity, digital ads, presentations, graphics, promotional displays, signage, social media assets, event collateral, and web design. Regularly maintains and organizes related design files in formats accessible to other RD team members.Contributes to the overall success of the OVPR Research Development team by performing other duties as assigned,including coordinating with vendors and collaborating with communications staff across OVPR and the university.
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