Temporary PT Graphic Designer

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

11 paid holidays

insurance: medical, dental, vision, LT

tuition waivers for employee, spouse &

on-site childcare center

403(b) retirement plans

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Graphic Designer to support the Marketing department at the East Peoria Campus. You will craft layouts, direct photoshoots, and deliver final art for internal and external campaigns while maintaining ICC brand integrity.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related tools, plus strong communication and organizational skills. This temporary position runs through 6/30/2027 with a potential extension and a hourly wage of

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a graphic designer, including experience preparing materials for print and digital output.
• Experience in photography and videography.
• Demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Premiere Elements.
• Ability to provide creative and artistic input in design activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in basic bindery, finishing and scanning services.
• Proficient in job submission software and digital production printers.
• Strong typing skills with the ability to type 35 net words per minute.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing overall marketing strategy and production schedule and connect marketing objective and copy with design elements.
• Participate in creative brainstorming to develop concept ideas as needed.
• Create layouts combining copy, photography, illustration, and design elements.
• Arrange photo shoot preparation, art direction and final photo selection as needed.
• Produce final art for college internal and external marketing materials.
• Convey creative concepts into tangible and understandable materials.
• Manage relationship with vendors and internal clients.
• Maintain integrity of college brand standards.
• Prepare print, web, and digital output as needed.
• Work with suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate with designers and other staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Associate’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Elements

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Job submission software

Digital production printers

Basic bindery/finishing

Job description

Position Title: Temporary PT Graphic Designer

Campus: East Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Management, StaffPart time

Department: Marketing

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Job Description: Summary: The PT Graphic Designer implements creative concepts in graphic standards and designs, creates successful marketing materials using graphic design and multimedia working with the full-time creative staff. Compensation for the PT Graphic Designer is $23.08-$25.97 an hour. This position is temporary with an end date of June 30th, 2027, with a possibility of extension.

Essential Functions:

• This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.
• Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Participate in developing overall marketing strategy and production schedule and connect marketing objective and copy with design elements.
• Participate in creative brainstorming to develop concept ideas as needed.
• Create layouts combining copy, photography, illustration, and design elements.
• Arrange photo shoot preparation, art direction and final photo selection as needed.
• Produce final art for college internal and external marketing materials.
• Convey creative concepts into tangible and understandable materials.
• Manage relationship with vendors and internal clients.
• Maintain integrity of college brand standards.
• Prepare print, web, and digital output as needed.
• Work with suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate with designers and other staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience as a graphic designer, including experience preparing materials for print and digital output.
• Experience in photography and videography.
• Demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Premiere Elements.
• Ability to provide creative and artistic input in design activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in basic bindery, finishing and scanning services.
• Proficient in job submission software and digital production printers.
• Strong typing skills with the ability to type 35 net words per minute.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in graphic design.
• Three years of professional experience as a graphic designer, including experience preparing materials for print and digital output.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in animation, video editing, digital media and web design.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• and State University Retirement System pension plan

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