Part-Time Professional Graphic Designer
Penn State University - State College, Pennsylvania, United States, 16803![Penn State University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Campus Recreation is seeking a skilled part-time professional graphic designer. The position is responsible for assisting the creative team with design and production of print and digital materials. A successful candidate will have experience preparing marketing materials, including brochures, displays, social ads, fliers, and web graphics. Candidates are required to have a thorough understanding of design and typography, digital and offset print processes and color systems, and must be highly proficient with Mac OS, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, and basic Microsoft Office products. This position requires an ability to provide creative design and typographic solutions, color-correct images, and develop interactive and accessible pdfs. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to handle multiple projects, and consistently meet deadlines. Familiarity with creating accessible digital documents is a plus. Responsibilities also include tracking projects in various software and maintaining all archives.
The part-time Graphic Designer is responsible for developing innovative ideas with a consistent brand and look for all promotional material, which focuses on building engagement with Penn State University Park Students, while meeting the university's marketing requirements. They will assist with curating social media content highlighting programs, events, services, Campus Recreation initiatives, and create graphics.
This position reports to the Assistant Director for Campus Recreation who oversees the creative team. Candidates must have either a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience in graphic design or an Associate's degree and at least 4 years of professional experience in graphic design. A cover letter, resume, and link to an online portfolio is required with all applications. This position is 20 hours a week and is fully remote.
Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 sf Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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