Part-Time, Graphic Designer I

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 Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning The 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. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Tomball Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District. Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The PT Graphic Designer designs and creates graphics that adhere to LSC's brand and standard, and meet the needs of the customer. He or She uses a variety of tools and mediums to create artistic or decorative products and visual solutions for communications. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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 PHYSICAL 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 workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $20.29 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, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more. EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr