Direct Wage - Graphic Designer I

South Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Graphic Designer I to develop visual concepts and designs for print and online publications that support the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Division. You will design annual program booklets, brochures, fliers, posters, postcards, and reports while collaborating with instructional departments to revise designs based on feedback.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or related field required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts and designs for print and online publications.
• Collaborate with instructional departments to meet specifications and feedback.
• Produce desktop publishing for assigned projects.
• Prepare layout and design for programs, brochures, posters, and reports.
• Present design solutions to supervisor and internal clients.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Graphic Designer I

Department: Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation

General Statement of Job

The Graphic Designer I develops visual concepts and designs using digital tools for various print and online publications that support the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Division. Responsible for designing annual program booklets, brochures, fliers, posters, postcards, and reports. Collaboration with instructional departments to develop visual concepts and designs according to specifications and revising designs based on feedback.

Essential Functions

• Develops visual concepts and designs using digital tools for various print and online publications.
• Collaborates with instructional departments to develop visual concepts and designs according to specifications and revising designs based on feedback.
• Produces Desktop publishing for assigned projects.
• Responsible for providing layout and design for various print and online publications, such as annual program booklets brochures, fliers, posters, postcards, and reports.
• Creates artwork, images, text, and graphic design for publications and reports.
• Works as part of a team to ensure assigned projects are accurate and timely.
• Documents and maintains ongoing status reports of projects.
• Meets critical deadlines.
• Presents and proposes design solutions to supervisor and internal clients.
• Uses technology and software to create images and layout of websites and printed pages.
• Prepares flowcharts and graphics for PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with internal design and development of projects in collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field required. At least one (1) year of relevant work experience, preferred. Ability to work with other departments, such as the Department of Public Relations to coordinate college-level projects. Familiarity with video software.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Desktop publishing knowledge with strong graphic design and page layout skills.
• Proficient in the use of graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with other departments, such as the Department of Public Relations to coordinate college-level projects.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Minimum Compensation

$15.75

Desired Start Date

October 01, 2026

Posting Close Date

28 September 2026 11:59pm

About South Texas College

Founded in 1993, South Texas College offers more than 127 degree & certificate options, including associate degrees in a variety of liberal art, social science, business, math, science, technology, advanced manufacturing, and allied health fields of study. Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer 5 baccalaureate degrees. South Texas College has a faculty and staff of more than 2,200 to serve the college’s five campuses, two higher education centers, and one virtual campus. Since 2000, the Dual Credit Programs has served 130,000 high school students at 70 high school partners, saving families over $340 million dollars in tuition.