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Lone Star College · 5 months ago

Part-Time Graphic Designer I

Tomball, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.29/hr - $20.29/hr

3+ years exp

Lone Star College is a recognized institution offering high-quality education and training to a diverse student body. They are seeking a Part-Time Graphic Designer to create graphics that adhere to LSC's brand and meet customer needs, guiding student workers and coordinating with various stakeholders for print and digital marketing projects.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Guide student workers on assigned projects

Responsible for keeping the advertising materials current on campus wide and external locations

Meet with creative services manager for direction and develop layouts for assignments based on customer needs

Design graphics for assigned projects, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, newsletters, handbooks, maps, posters, newspaper and magazine ads for digital/print internal and external advertisements, and non-standard or unique projects (point of display, signage and vinyl wrap graphics)

Create draft layouts using traditional sketches and computer software for customer review and selection including color, type, illustration, photography, animation and layout techniques

Manipulate and optimize final graphic materials and make available to print vendors and content editors for print, production or online marketing

Produce original art for logos and illustrations from sketched concepts to digital designs through the use the Adobe Creative Suite computer software

Consult with the creative services manager and prepare quotes, bid specifications, contracts and coordinate services with specialty vendors, printers, mail houses, and other out-sourced services relating to marketing, advertising and publications, and oversee their work

Coordinate the distribution of print materials and quality control campus wide and at external locations

Plan, schedule and execute photography sessions as needed per project/assignment

Set up photography studio and equipment as needed. Photograph special events or activities happening on campus

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic Design SoftwarePhotography SkillsMicrosoft OfficePrinting Processes KnowledgeCustomer Service SkillsDetail OrientedTeam PlayerAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be detail oriented, team player and technologically savvy

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher

Knowledge of professional printing processes, pre-press production, printing techniques, paper selection, coating, etc

Knowledge of PC's (Microsoft Office) and MACs and related graphic design software

Knowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, DreamWeaver, HTML, Constant contact, Canva, etc

Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectations

Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Knowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design concepts

Ability to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Excellent customer service skills