Part-Time Multimedia Designer - Penn State Alumni Association

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Penn State Alumni Association is seeking a talented and experienced multimedia designer. This part‑time position will be situated within the Marketing and Operations unit at the alumni association and will involve providing designs to support the alumni association's mission of connecting alumni to the University and to each other, provide valued services to members, and support the University's mission of teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities Work within project teams to understand marketing goals and audience needs and translate requirements into effective design solutions. Conceptualize, develop, and produce design solutions that meet project goals across a range of platforms including websites, social media, email, digital banner ads, presentations, and print channels. Provide updates to existing visual designs including resizing graphics for use on new platforms. Understand University and Penn State Alumni Association brand standards and adhere to and reinforce standards within design work to ensure brand consistency. Coordinate design reviews and respond to feedback throughout the review process while maintaining best practices. Qualified candidates will be creative professionals with the ability to succeed on cross‑functional, fast‑paced teams with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity. A Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in multimedia design or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required in addition to demonstrable experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Candidates should provide a link to a digital portfolio for review as part of their application. 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. University Park, PA #J-18808-Ljbffr