Graphic Designer

Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with clients and the marketing team to develop marketing strategies incorporating a mix of traditional and new media while portraying the image of the college consistently, accurately, and professionally.
• Advise both clients and the Director of Marketing of appropriate strategies; develop coordinating materials for print and digital media, including social media posts and imagery, web/mobile display advertising, blog administration, and internal and external web content.
• Maintain the integrity of the Parkland College brand in digital and printed publications including proper usage of the college logo, proper placement of postal indicia, and inclusion of ADA/EEO compliance and other regulatory statements.
• Produce materials for print and digital media suitable for delivery to media outlets or to clients for in-house publication with professional typography, image/video editing, and layout.
• Develop projects using Adobe Creative Suite design tools, including but not limited to direct mail, print, web, and mobile advertising.
• Create and transmit digital files to clients and vendors; coordinate project elements with clients, printers, and media vendors; schedule, art direct, and provide post-production for photo and video shoots; and create original artwork as needed.
• Create and update web content on the Parkland College website and portal.
• Communicate with vendors about supplies.
• Assist with the training and supervision of student workers or interns.
• Facilitate production of printed matter in the campus print shop.
• Review and recommend equipment and supply purchases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) year degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Knowledge of typography, page layout, and the print production process.
• Functional knowledge of best practices for content management, system design, and web structures and digital advertising as well as how to utilize existing and emerging social media outlets.
• Ability to administer content management system to upload and maintain content for clients on the web site.
• Verbal abilities sufficient to write and proofread copy, communicate with coworkers and clients, and represent the college marketing department to other areas of the college.
• Mathematical abilities sufficient to operate design software and prepare cost estimates.
• Design skills and proficiency in current graphic design software (InDesign or equivalent, Illustrator, Photoshop); video editing and motion graphics software (Premier Pro, After Effects); and hardware.
• Organizational abilities sufficient to manage paper and computerized photography and client files and to strategize web navigation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prioritize, handle a robust workload, and meet tight deadlines.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.