GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Position Details

Classification Information

Unit

Job Status

FLSA

Position Information

Position Title
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Reports To

Faculty Discipline
N/A - Not Applicable

Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?

Funding Source

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director - Institutional Advancement or designee, the Graphic Designer is responsible for program and publication efforts promoting the college.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $42,000 - $46,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional development

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from the Executive Director - Institutional Advancement or designee. The Graphic Designer may supervise support staff and student workers.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Design, develop and implement professional publicity materials promoting college programs, including cultural celebrations, excursion activities, and performing arts and lecture presentations.
2. Assist with the development of marketing graphic design strategies that will promote the college, and its programs and services.
3. Design and develop artwork for a broad range of digital or printing projects including e-blasts, website needs, promotional literature, brochures, fliers, invitations, posters and banners.
4. Prepare camera-ready materials for print production utilizing both computer graphics and traditional paste-up formats.
5. Provide creative input in project layout and job specifications involving all phases of graphic art and design and that work within the College's branding and logo guidelines.
6. Coordinate the design and posting of printed materials for bulletin boards maintained by the college. Regulate advertisement requests regarding bulletin boards in accordance with established procedures.
7. Handle multiple, time-sensitive design projects from conception to delivery including associated costing, scheduling, and administrative activities ensuring the implementation and delivery of high-quality work product and excellent customer service.
8. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student, staff and client records.
9. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

1. Ability to work an extended, flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, according to demands of the role and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Knowledge of graphic design and computer graphic systems and software.
3. Ability to conceptualize key elements and provide abstract graphic design proposals.
4. Ability to work under pressure, independently and cooperatively with people in a detail oriented situation.
5. Knowledge of publications/marketing development.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
9. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

1. Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design or related area.
2. Additional, ongoing training in computer graphics or related area to remain current with constantly evolving advancements in the field.
3. Proven skills in development of publications and other graphics related media.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of college administration, policies and procedures.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

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