Part-Time: Graphic Designer

Motlow; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a Part-Time Graphic Designer to join Marketing & Communications. This temporary, fiscal-year appointment reports to the Lead Graphic Designer and collaborates with staff to create print and digital materials for catalogs, flyers, brochures, magazines, annual reports, posters, and more.

Two days of on-site work are required. The role supports concept-to-final design, aligns with Southwest branding, and involves prepress on Macintosh systems using

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 1-3 years of graphic design and production experience.
• Proficiency with Mac and Adobe CC including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom.
• Understanding of printing, typography, contrast, alignment and layout.
• Strong photo editing and illustration production skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize reach through dynamic creative for print and digital media.
• Design charts, infographics, brochures, posters, and branding assets.
• Convert designs and print collateral into digital formats.
• Coordinate with printers and vendors through production for quality results.
• Fabricate signage and other print jobs as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)

Mac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs. We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Position Details

Title: Part-Time: Graphic Designer

Employee Classification: Other Administrative

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Marketing & Communications

Campus Location: SWTCC – Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer (Temporary) is a part-time, fiscal-year appointment reporting to the Lead Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer (Temporary) works closely with the Lead Graphic Designer and other Marketing and Communications staff as assigned to develop designs that inform and inspire for print, digital and various platforms. This position requires at least two days of on-site work.

The Graphic Designer (Temporary) revises existing collateral marketing materials, including but not limited to catalogs, flyers, brochures, magazines, annual reports, posters, business forms and schedules. With keen attention to detail, the Graphic Designer (Temporary) supports the development of projects from concept to final design. The position will play a collaborative role in strategic marketing and communications efforts to tell a cohesive and compelling Southwest story in alignment with the mission and vision of the College.

Job Duties

• Maximize the organization’s reach through dynamic creative that enhances the college’s print, digital and various media assets.
• Design tasks include, but are not limited to, charts/infographics; brochures, flyers, posters, and business cards; campus signage; creative elements for magazines and other publications; digital templates (PowerPoint, online stationery and forms, etc.); social media graphics, including memes, headers and infographics.
• Convert designs and print collateral into digital assets.
• Coordinate with internal and external printers and other vendors throughout the production process to ensure a quality product.
• Fabricate signage and other print jobs as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design or related field
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in graphic design and production; excellent communication, graphic design and production skills
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Mac hardware and all current versions of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom; and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Understanding of graphic techniques in the printing industry and core layout and design elements such as typography, contrast, alignment, perspective and proximity
• Well-versed in photo editing and illustration production

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Respond to customer needs with speed, agility and excellence
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Communicate and work with various groups connected to the college (faculty, staff, students, and the public)
• Consistently create dynamic, engaging artwork that reflects current trends and appropriate styles
• Remain current on graphic design trends, software and tools
• Work with a team, as well as alone
• Align all designs with Southwest branding and marketing standards
• Design and produce pieces for prepress on a Macintosh, especially using InDesign (color correcting abilities are a plus)
• Design and create basic .gif animations for online ad banners and websites
• Translate basic print design components to web-ready formats
• Ability to work in 4-color and spot-color production of materials
• Pre-press knowledge and file preparation
• Learn how to employ emerging design and animation software to elevate ongoing projects

Note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the duties and responsibilities required for positions with this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of total duties and responsibilities. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Additional Information

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Application materials: To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded: Resume, Cover letter, Unofficial Transcripts.

A summary of our benefits can be found below:
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Tennessee Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full nondiscrimination policy.