Graphic Designer I

Department Finance and Administrative Services General Statement of Job The Graphic Designer I designs and produces College printed publications and promotional materials for the Finance and Administrative Services division. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Produces Desktop publishing for assigned projects. Provides layout and design for various print publications, including but not limited to brochures, fliers, posters, postcards, and reports. Creates artwork, images, text, and graphic design for publications and reports. Works as part of a team to ensure assigned projects are accurate and timely. Prepares routine correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials using standard electronic and computer-based equipment. Interacts and provides customer service (via email and telephone) with students, staff, and the public in a positive manner and answers questions regarding department matters. Documents and maintains ongoing status reports of projects. Meets critical deadlines. Present and proposes design solutions to supervisor and all division departments. Produces photography and video content according to project specifications. Uses technology and software to create images and layout of websites and printed pages. Creates videos and video content for websites and presentations. Prepares worksheets, graphs, dashboards, flowcharts, and PowerPoint presentations. Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and presentations, to assemble and/or format data and/or reports. Monitors and updates websites for the Finance and Administrative Services division, as needed. Coordinates projects with departments in the division. Collaborates with other departments, such as Public Relations and Marketing, for college-level projects. Travels throughout the college district, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field required. At least one (1) year of relevant work experience, preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills. Familiarity with video software. Desktop publishing knowledge with strong graphic design and page layout skills. Proficient in the use of graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Sitting and standing particularly for sustained periods of time. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, including color, depth perception, and field vision. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Minimum Compensation $19.75 Desired Start Date November 11, 2026 Posting Close Date November 4, 2026 11:59pm About South Texas College Founded in 1993, South Texas College offers more than 127 degree & certificate options, including associate degrees in a variety of liberal art, social science, business, math, science, technology, advanced manufacturing, and allied health fields of study. Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer 5 baccalaureate degrees. South Texas College has a faculty and staff of more than 2,200 to serve the college’s five campuses, two higher education centers, and one virtual campus. Since 2000, the Dual Credit Programs has served 130,000 high school students at 70 high school partners, saving families over $340 million dollars in tuition. #J-18808-Ljbffr South Texas College