Delta Collegiate Page Designer/Illustrator

Delta College; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta College's student-run news outlet, the Delta Collegiate, is seeking a page designer/illustrator to join our team. This part-time position offers up to 20 hours per week and a flexible schedule to fit academics while contributing to web, blog, social media and print publications.

The ideal candidate has experience with InDesign and Photoshop, can create computer-generated and hand-drawn illustrations, logos, photo illustrations, and cartoons, and works well in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Adept at creating computer-generated and hand-drawn illustrations, logos, photo illustrations, and cartoons.
• Interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Prefer students in professional writing, broadcasting or journalism program or those who have prior experience with high school media.
• MUST have good organization skills.
• Excellent collaborator.
• Commitment to uphold the office’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• MUST be enrolled at Delta College and maintain a minimum of six (6) credit hours during employment.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Adept at creating computer-generated and hand-drawn illustrations, logos, photo illustrations, and cartoons.
• Meet deadlines and work well in a team.
• Be creative and contribute to web, print, and social media projects.
• Coordinate with editors and other staff to fit layout needs.

Skills

Illustration

Logo design

Cartooning

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

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Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff. POSITION SUMMARY :

The student-run news outlet, the Delta Collegiate, is seeking a page designer/illustrator to join our team. Delta College’s student-run media, The Delta Collegiate, is an award-winning news organization run by students, for students, offering a variety of media products including web site, blog, social media, and print publications.

We will work with the successful candidates to create a flexible work schedule of up to 20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

• The ideal candidate has experience and proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop
• A knowledge of newspaper layout conventions is preferred, but we will work with the right candidate on this.
• The ideal candidate is also adept at creating computer-generated and hand-drawn illustrations, logos, photo illustrations, and cartoons.
• Must be a team player, be able to meet deadlines, and have a creative flair.

This position begins this semester, but only those who are returning to Delta in the fall and wish to continue the job will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in InDesign and Photoshop
• Adept at creating computer-generated and hand-drawn illustrations, logos, photo illustrations, and cartoons.
• Interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Prefer students in professional writing, broadcasting or journalism program or those who have prior experience with high school media
• MUST have good organization skills
• Excellent collaborator
• Commitment to uphold the office’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Must be enrolled at Delta College and maintain a minimum of six (6) credit hours during employment.

Additional Experiences Considered