Professional Expert

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking a temporary graphic designer to create print-ready documents, review client design files, and apply expert Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Requirements include a four-year graphic design degree or four years of professional experience in electronic publishing/graphic design, with a strong emphasis on typesetting, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of typesetting and graphic techniques.
• Proficiency with Adobe Design software and Fiery RIP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create print-ready documents using typesetting specifications.
• Review internal client design files and make changes or corrections as needed.
• Expert knowledge in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite for design tasks.

Skills

Typesetting

Adobe Creative Suite

Fiery RIP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Graphic design

Education

B.A./B.S. in Graphic Design

Four years of professional experience in electronic publishing/graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Fiery RIP

Job description

Salary per hour: $26.22 based on NANCE Salary Schedule for Professional Expert IV

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range

Range 5

Department

Department District Wide

The Position

Function:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or manager, perform duties of a non-academic, professional nature on a temporary basis for a specific project, regardless of length of employment, according to California Education Code, Section 88003, and SDCCD Board Policy 7230.

Major Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Create print-ready documents, utilizing typesetting specifications to create business cards. Open and review internal client design files, and make changes or corrections as needed. Expert knowledge in utilizing Adobe Creative Suites.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Knowledge of typesetting and graphic techniques utilized in the print industry. High level of computer proficiency in PC or Mac utilizing Adobe Design software and Fiery rip, and operating digital color, black and white copiers. High level of attention to detail, handling multiple projects, solving problems and meeting deadlines. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Four-year degree in Graphic Design or four years of professional experience in electronic publishing/graphic design in the print industry. Expert knowledge utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ): The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to DEIA , showcasing cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic diversity within the community college environment.

Working Conditions

Varies upon assignment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Conditions of Employment:

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND ,
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Optional Documents

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division