Part-Time Multimedia Designer - Penn State Alumni Association

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university seeks a talented multimedia designer for a part-time position within the Marketing and Operations unit. The role involves creating effective design solutions across various platforms, from websites to print media, while ensuring adherence to branding standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and two years of multimedia design experience, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate should be creative and able to collaborate on projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in multimedia design or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design for web, print, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce design solutions that meet project goals.
• Understand marketing goals and audience needs.
• Adhere to brand standards in design work.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Multimedia design

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

InDesign

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Alumni Association is seeking a talented and experienced multimedia designer. This part‑time position will be situated within the Marketing and Operations unit at the alumni association and will involve providing designs to support the alumni association's mission of connecting alumni to the University and to each other, provide valued services to members, and support the University's mission of teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Work within project teams to understand marketing goals and audience needs and translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Conceptualize, develop, and produce design solutions that meet project goals across a range of platforms including websites, social media, email, digital banner ads, presentations, and print channels.
• Provide updates to existing visual designs including resizing graphics for use on new platforms.
• Understand University and Penn State Alumni Association brand standards and adhere to and reinforce standards within design work to ensure brand consistency.
• Coordinate design reviews and respond to feedback throughout the review process while maintaining best practices.

Qualified candidates will be creative professionals with the ability to succeed on cross‑functional, fast‑paced teams with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity. A Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in multimedia design or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required in addition to demonstrable experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Candidates should provide a link to a digital portfolio for review as part of their application.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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