Graphic Designer I

southtexascollege; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Graphic Designer I to design and publish College publications and promotional materials for the Finance and Administrative Services division. The role involves desktop publishing, layout design for brochures and reports, and collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing to support college-wide projects.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in graphic design or related field and has at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong typography,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field required.
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Responsibilities

• Produces Desktop publishing for assigned projects.
• Creates layout and design for 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 deadlines.
• Prepares routine correspondence and reports using standard equipment.
• Interacts with students, staff, and the public via email/phone and provides department information.
• Documents and maintains status reports of projects.
• Meets critical deadlines.
• Presents and proposes design solutions to supervisor and division.
• Produces photography and video content per project specifications.
• Uses software to create images and layout for websites and printed pages.
• Creates videos and video content for websites and presentations.
• Prepares worksheets, graphs, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Uses spreadsheets and presentations to assemble data.
• Monitors and updates division websites as needed.
• Coordinates projects with division departments.
• Collaborates with Public Relations and Marketing for college-wide projects.
• Travels throughout the college district as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Video software

Desktop publishing

Graphic design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Department: Finance and Administrative Services

General Statement of Job

The Graphic Designer I designs and produces College printed publications and promotional materials for the Finance and Administrative Services division.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Produces Desktop publishing for assigned projects.
• Provides layout and design for various print publications, including but not limited to 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.
• Prepares routine correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials using standard electronic and computer-based equipment.
• Interacts and provides customer service (via email and telephone) with students, staff, and the public in a positive manner and answers questions regarding department matters.
• Documents and maintains ongoing status reports of projects.
• Meets critical deadlines.
• Presents and proposes design solutions to supervisor and all division departments.
• Produces photography and video content according to project specifications.
• Uses technology and software to create images and layout of websites and printed pages.
• Creates videos and video content for websites and presentations.
• Prepares worksheets, graphs, dashboards, flowcharts, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and presentations, to assemble and/or format data and/or reports.
• Monitors and updates websites for the Finance and Administrative Services division, as needed.
• Coordinates projects with departments in the division.
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Public Relations and Marketing, for college-level projects.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• 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.

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.
• Familiarity with video software.
• 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.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• 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.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

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

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