Digital Graphic Designer

Nebraska State College System; Peru (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College seeks a Digital Graphic Designer to create and execute original media for the website and publications. You will conceptualize layouts and coordinate final production with production teams to ensure high-quality outputs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in journalism, graphic design, or related field; three to five years of experience is preferred, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and multimedia production.

Qualifications

• Layout and design for publications and digital media.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (CS) including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
• Experience with video and multimedia production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute original media for websites and publications.
• Conceptualize design layouts for reproduction and coordinate production.
• Produce multimedia content including graphics, photos, video and audio.

Skills

Layout design

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Photoshop

Acrobat

Premiere Pro

InDesign

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Lightroom

Photography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Bachelor’s degree in commercial art

Related field

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Layout and design skills are essential as well as the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Design experience including publication and computer proficiency in software such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro highly preferred, as well as demonstrated ability to integrate new software into workflow and outcomes. Prior experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and PowerPoint is preferred as well as previous Lightroom experience. Preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work with others in a professional manner and possess self-motivation, initiative, time management skills and the ability to multitask. Three to five years previous experience is preferred.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Digital Graphic Designer

Nature of Work

Create and execute original media and content involving graphics, photos, video and audio for website and publications. Conceptualizes design layout of finished art for reproduction and coordinates final production of finished product with applicable production departments.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Photography and videography of campus life and events.
2. Design and produce multimedia content for websites and social media using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro.
3. Design and produce brochures, publications, advertisements, and other information and promotional literature for departments and schools at Peru State College utilizing digital photograph software.
4. Secure bids when required for printing projects.
5. Write specifications for bids.
6. Maintain production schedules and timelines.
7. Work with college personnel in the planning and production of above items.
8. Serve as liaison with printing company representatives and other vendors regarding publication projects.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, graphic design, commercial art or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Offers depend on successful background check.

Salary Information

$47,942.00

FTE

1

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1755P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Layout and design skills are essential as well as the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Design experience including publication and computer proficiency in software such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro highly preferred, as well as demonstrated ability to integrate new software into workflow and outcomes. Prior experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and PowerPoint is preferred as well as previous Lightroom experience. Preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work with others in a professional manner and possess self-motivation, initiative, time management skills and the ability to multitask. Three to five years previous experience is preferred.

General Information

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • YES
  • NO
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, graphic design, commercial art or related field
  • Yes, a Bachelor's degree in journalism
  • Yes, a Bachelor's degree in graphic design
  • Yes, a Bachelor's degree in commercial art
  • Yes, a Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • No
• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+