Graphic Designer

Waukesha County Technical College; Village of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off and holidays

Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to turn ideas into engaging visuals across print, digital, and branded materials that support college communications. You'll collaborate with the Marketing team and Copywriters, maintain brand guidelines, and manage production-ready files, with expertise in typography, color theory, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

This fast-paced role requires creativity, self-motivation, and the ability to translate strategic goals into visual

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of graphic design with strong typography and color theory.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe CC software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with digital marketing platforms (CRM, CMS, email marketing) is a plus.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, develop and edit collateral for print and digital campaigns.
• Design concepts for marketing, recruitment, and internal/external campaigns.
• Maintain brand guidelines and templates across media channels.
• Prepare print-ready files with pre-flight, bleeds, color correction and accessibility considerations.
• Collaborate with copywriters and project managers to meet project goals.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing or related field

Associate degree in graphic design, marketing or related field with relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Bring your creativity to WCTC and help shape how our College connects with students, employees, and the community. We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer who is ready to turn ideas into engaging visuals that make an impact. Develop, design and produce both print/digital and branded marketing/informational materials that promote the College to a variety of audiences. Provide creative support and design in the development of the College’s visual brand and design standards. Work requires a high degree of creativity, technical skills, analytical thought and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with director, assistant director, team and/or various departments to brainstorm, develop and edit a variety of collateral materials, pieces, promotions or campaigns, including designs for print and digital.
2. Develop design concepts and direction for marketing, recruitment and internal and/or external campaigns and promotions marketing with a strong understanding of typography, font selection and layout; expertise in color theory and effective use of color.
3. Conceptualize and design layouts within the WCTC brand for catalogs, direct mail, digital marketing and internal institutional materials; incorporate feedback and necessary revisions to achieve the desired aesthetic in conjunction with institutional brand guidelines.
4. Maintain in-depth knowledge and support of design software, including all Adobe Creative Cloud (emphases in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), providing support to others in the department and beyond when needed.
5. Maintain and modify design and collateral library of online digital design template platform; collaborate with license holders campus-wide to meet template needs.
6. Modify designs, photos and other visuals for different platforms including print, digital, social media, etc.
7. Collaborate with copywriters, project managers, other departments to ensure designs meet project goals and align with brand guidelines under the direction of the Assistant Director – Marketing.
8. Prepare projects for print or publication by utilizing industry best practices for pre-flight, bleeds, color correction and accessibility prior to release for production.
9. Manage the design, layout and send of the College’s enewsletter and other digital communications to internal and external stakeholders in partnership with other marketing team members.
10. Support the development, modification or updates to brand guidelines as set by the Lead Graphic Designer.
11. Maintain current professional and technical knowledge in the field through professional education and activities. Keep up to date with the latest software, design trends, techniques and technologies.
12. Incorporate innovation, inspiration and other cutting-edge ideas to maintain high quality brand recognition.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven knowledge of and creative skill in graphic design, including advanced understanding of layout, color theory and typography, to express marketing messaging clearly and effectively
• High technical knowledge, and proven comprehensive application, of current Adobe CC software
• Proficient knowledge of digital marketing platforms, especially CRM, CMS, and email marketing systems a plus
• Ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work. Ability to work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, completing and maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in speaking, writing and listening. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts. Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from clients about project.
• Ability to train, coach and provide relevant project feedback to co-workers

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing or a related field preferred OR Associated degree in graphic design, marketing or related field combined with equivalent years of work experience.
• One-three years of graphic design work experience is required, preferably with an in-house marketing department or collaborative team environment
• One year of digital marketing or related work experience

All applicants (both internal and external) must attach the following to the online application:

1. Resume (required)
2. Cover letter (required)
3. Link to an online graphic design portfolio (preferred) OR 5–10 design samples (required if no portfolio link is provided)

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 p.m.

Interviews

Selected candidates will be invited to an on-campus interview, to be determined.

WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Internal team members are encouraged to grow their careers at WCTC! To be eligible to apply for a new role, employees must be in their current position for at least six (6) months.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.