Graphic and Digital Designer

PHEAA

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

Hybrid

USD 38,000 - 47,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site at Harrisburg HQ

Job summary

PHEAA invites an entry-level Graphic & Digital Designer to create visuals for print, web, and social media. The role supports layouts, typography, photography, and UI elements, ensuring brand consistency.

Work is hybrid—two days onsite weekly—at PHEAA Headquarters in Harrisburg, PA. Requires an Associates degree in graphic design and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS, and DSLR photography.

Qualifications

Associate degree in graphic design with zero to three years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
Basic HTML/CSS understanding, responsive design collaboration with designers.
Fundamental UX/UI design knowledge and branding adherence.
Experience with both print and digital media design.

Responsibilities

Create or redesign print and digital marketing collateral with strong visual hierarchy.
Develop designs that communicate brand messaging and stay within style guides.
Produce multiple projects from concept to final artwork within deadlines.
Design print media, brochures, signage, social posts, and templates.
Coordinate with internal Print Shop to finalize items for production.
Collaborate with Sr. Graphic & Digital Designer for digital elements and emails.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS basics

UX/UI basics

DSLR photography

Print & digital design

Typography & color theory

Branding

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in graphic design

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Mac OS

Job description

Give back tomorrow by joining us today!

Communications / Marketing

Harrisburg, PA

ID: 644-369

Full-Time/Regular

PHEAA is a nonprofit student aid organization that holds a mission of providing affordable access to higher education.

Salary: Grade 12 (Commensurate with experience starting at $42,351)
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Hybrid- 2 days onsite per week)
Location: PHEAA Headquarters 1200 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Department: Records Management

Job Purpose And Summary

The Graphic & Digital Designer is an entry level role focuses on the creation of visuals design deliverables for print, web, and social creative, including but not limited to layouts, type, illustration, photography, email templates, web graphics, graphical user interfaces (\"UI\") and digital ads using various print and web design techniques.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Graphic and Digital Design

Create or redesign print and digital marketing collateral using basic design skills including successful creation of visual hierarchy and balance, typographic relationships, and color balance to produce comprehensive layouts.
Develop new and innovative designs and concept ideas that graphically communicate the positioning of each brand and messaging requirements while following the agency brand standards.
Produce multiple competing projects from concept through final production artwork simultaneously in a fast-paced environment within production scheduled timeframes and within budget constraints.
Design and produce print media, brochures, conference material, signage, social media posts and templates, and miscellaneous marketing and promotional material.
Ensure adherence to branding and rebranding strategies and work within established style guides
Communicate and coordinate with internal Print Shop to successfully complete print media items.
Adhere to established processes (including workflow, schedules, team communications, and following basic budget guidelines).
Research relevant photos from approved online stock photography, graphics, and illustrations that match brand style and coordinate with content on marketing materials.
Create tagged PDF documents that are user-friendly and pass accessibility checks and web contrast.
Collaborate with Sr. Graphic & Digital Designer and provide basic support to create basic digital design elements for emails or web (HTML/CSS).
Partner with various business units to understand and convey objectives to consumers through print and web solutions.
Collaborate with content writers on blending copy with design.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in relevant customer research studies that will impact design initiatives.
Maintain expertise on industry software, changing graphic design principles and trends, and industry specific knowledge.
Participate with in-house photography utilizing a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.
Comply with the Agency’s enterprise security and privacy policies and departmental procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Associates degree in graphic design with zero to three years relevant experience with graphic and web design, preferable working in a corporate environment or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or certification(s).
Demonstrated proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite software—InDesign Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated basic understanding of HTML/CSS and work with Sr. Graphic & Digital Designer to design in digital formats so the creative integrity is upheld in a responsive state.
Basic knowledge of Sketch for creating digital designs and prototypes.
Basic understanding of how coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work.
Basic understanding of UX/UI design principles.
Demonstrated proficient understanding to adhere to branding and rebranding.
Knowledge of both print and digital media design.
Experience using DSLR cameras and editing photography.
Basic understanding of internal print shop capabilities to understand impact of process, design improvements, and changes.
Working knowledge of 4/C process printing, electronic based media applications and execution.
Ability to present concepts and support rationale behind given design solutions, positively and articulately.
Must possess an acute attention to detail.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Strong service orientation with a commitment to producing high quality results within strict deadlines.
Must have strong time management skills and the ability to handle numerous concurrent tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications: Bachelors degree in graphic design, web design, fine arts or related discipline with zero to three years of experience. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience using DSLR cameras.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities