Lone Star College
Graphic Designer I, College Relations
Lone Star College, Cypress, Texas, us, 77410
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural BeliefsOne LSCStudent FocusedOwn ItFoster BelongingCultivate CommunityChoose LearningThe Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.Job Description
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Graphic Designer I utilizes professional level skills to accomplish assignments within an area of functional specialty. Working independently and with project teams, uses a variety of tools and mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Plans, analyzes, and creates solutions for visual communications needs throughout Lone Star College.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Participates in team and project meetings to assist with larger project needs analysis, planning, organization, and concept development. Engages in brainstorming, planning, and executing digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and objectives.Uses a variety of tools and mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects to create options for customer selection.Responsible for meeting deadlines and using independent judgment to prioritize assigned work.esponsible for meeting deadlines and using independent judgment to prioritize assigned work.Maintains communications with vendors, requesting bids, providing pre-press and press checks, and helping ensure print-production timelines are met.Graphic Designers in different departments may focus on one or more specific types of projects, including but not limited to catalogs and class schedule productions, web/multi-media design, various publications, posters/fliers/brochures, etc.').Assists with the creation of eye-catching visual content for our digital marketing campaigns, including websites, social media, and email marketing.Collaboratively conceptualizes, designs, and executes eye-catching visual content and creative assets for digital and print marketing campaigns. This includes websites, social media, email marketing, advertisements, digital signage, web content, and traditional print media.Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: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 softwareKnowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Constant contact, etc...Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectationsStrong attention to accuracy and detailKnowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design conceptsAbility to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service skillsPHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:Equipment used includes, PC/MAC workstations running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows/Apple environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment as well as a variety of graphics-related software, equipment, and design tools (e.g., DSLR cameras, large scale printers, video equipment, scanners, etc...)Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Visual CommunicationsExperience with design software
Salary
Hiring salary range is $51,761 - $59,525Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:Length of time (specific months and years) of employmentIf the position was full time or part timeIf the position was paid or unpaidLevel of degree completed including date earned.Unofficial transcript for highest earned degreeAdditionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural BeliefsOne LSCStudent FocusedOwn ItFoster BelongingCultivate CommunityChoose LearningThe Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.Job Description
No job description availableJob Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Graphic Designer I utilizes professional level skills to accomplish assignments within an area of functional specialty. Working independently and with project teams, uses a variety of tools and mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Plans, analyzes, and creates solutions for visual communications needs throughout Lone Star College.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Participates in team and project meetings to assist with larger project needs analysis, planning, organization, and concept development. Engages in brainstorming, planning, and executing digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and objectives.Uses a variety of tools and mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects to create options for customer selection.Responsible for meeting deadlines and using independent judgment to prioritize assigned work.esponsible for meeting deadlines and using independent judgment to prioritize assigned work.Maintains communications with vendors, requesting bids, providing pre-press and press checks, and helping ensure print-production timelines are met.Graphic Designers in different departments may focus on one or more specific types of projects, including but not limited to catalogs and class schedule productions, web/multi-media design, various publications, posters/fliers/brochures, etc.').Assists with the creation of eye-catching visual content for our digital marketing campaigns, including websites, social media, and email marketing.Collaboratively conceptualizes, designs, and executes eye-catching visual content and creative assets for digital and print marketing campaigns. This includes websites, social media, email marketing, advertisements, digital signage, web content, and traditional print media.Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: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 softwareKnowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Constant contact, etc...Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectationsStrong attention to accuracy and detailKnowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design conceptsAbility to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service skillsPHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:Equipment used includes, PC/MAC workstations running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows/Apple environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment as well as a variety of graphics-related software, equipment, and design tools (e.g., DSLR cameras, large scale printers, video equipment, scanners, etc...)Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Visual CommunicationsExperience with design software
Salary
Hiring salary range is $51,761 - $59,525Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:Length of time (specific months and years) of employmentIf the position was full time or part timeIf the position was paid or unpaidLevel of degree completed including date earned.Unofficial transcript for highest earned degreeAdditionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.