Graphic Designer

Broward College Foundation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Insurance

FRS Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Winter/Spring Break

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College seeks a Graphic Designer at Willis Holcombe Center to create marketing materials, logos, and multimedia presentations under the Creative and New Media department.

You will collaborate with the Creative Director and Communications team, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to design layouts, photos, and promotional assets for campaigns that drive student enrollment and engagement. Requires an Associate’s degree and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree in fine art, graphic art, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop traditional marketing and advertising materials for campaigns, prospect conversion, student enrollment, engagement and retention.
• Identify customer needs.
• Design layouts, artwork, flyers, forms, etc.
• Take photographs.
• Design logos or similar graphics.
• Develop multimedia presentations.
• Maintain records of activities.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, Communications team and vendors to move projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Image retouching

Color correction

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Graphic Designer

Position Number: P0092779

Job Status: Full time Regular

Department: Creative and New Media

Location: Willis Holcombe Center

Pay Grade: 512

Salary: $44,907 - $53,327 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift: First Shift

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week: 40

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the Graphic Designer designs communication materials in various forms. Responsibilities may include the following: conceptualize and develop traditional marketing and advertising materials for various campaigns, prospect conversion, student enrollment, engagement and retention; identifying customer needs; designing layouts, artwork, flyers, forms, etc.; taking photographs; designing logos or similar graphics; developing multimedia presentations; and maintaining records of activities. Regularly collaborates with the Creative Director, Communications team and necessary vendors to move projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop traditional marketing and advertising materials for various campaigns, prospect conversion, student enrollment, engagement and retention
• Identify customer needs
• Design layouts, artwork, flyers, forms, etc.
• Take photographs
• Design logos or similar graphics
• Develop multimedia presentations
• Maintain records of activities
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, Communications team and necessary vendors to move projects from concept to completion

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree in fine art, graphic art, or related field with major course work in training in computer assisted graphics. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training

Two years of relevant experience. Experience required is within field or closely related field.

Essential Functions

• Daily – 35%: Design layout for ads and promotional materials, which includes creating designs, determining size and arrangement of text and illustrative material, updating and enhancing designs, and proofreading and editing materials as necessary.
• Other – 20%: Develop graphic designs, logos, multimedia presentations, and related marketing materials.
• Other – 10%: Manage and maintain records of activities.
• Other – 15%: Prepare and maintain a variety of operational records and files.
• Other – 15%: Maintain graphic and technical knowledge by attending necessary training and conferences in order to stay current with present and future trends.
• Other – 5%: Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• Technically proficient in compositing, retouching, and color correcting images
• Ability to develop digital initiatives and creative strategies
• Possess excellent organization, problem solving, and effective written and verbal communications skills
• General understanding of College’s structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Adheres to standards established by the College for print media and digital images
• Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function
• Expertise in understanding and following project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities
• Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area
• Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate and colleagues within the College as well as presentation skills

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High-Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Please note that this description is intended to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].