Graphic Designer

Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing & Communications


Number of Positions: 1


Position #: 101000


Classification: 3 On-Campus


Pay Rate: $43,570 - $53,760/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.


Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.


Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.


Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.


A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

Position Summary: The overall purpose of the Graphic Designer is to accurately design print and web material for internal and external audiences for the purpose of promoting the college through marketing and information avenues.


Essential Functions:

70% Develop and implement creative and professional concepts for the graphic design of print publications, advertisements and other informative college publications, often in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer.


15% Ensure that graphic design materials developed fit into the college's overall marketing strategy and Identity Guidelines and that they are technically sound for commercial printing publication.


5% Collaborate with the Senior Graphic Designer, Web and Advertising assistant director, Publications coordinator and outside printers and sales associates to guarantee that jobs are designed and packaged to meet proper printing guidelines and specifications.


5% Document and track the status of each design project.


5% Stay current on design trends, software, printing processes, competitors, etc., and apply knowledge as appropriate when developing designs. Other duties as assigned.


Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.


Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree in graphic design and/or commercial printing knowledge.
• Two years' experience in graphic design and experience and knowledge of printing processes required.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Skills/Abilities :

• Ability to communicate tactfully in stressful situations
• Interest in and ability to be innovative to improve graphic design processes
• Commitment to lifelong learning and growing design abilities
• Strong creative skills
• Able to engage in the college's mission and values

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Physical Demands:


Sitting at a desk for long periods - Daily


Lifting up to 50 pounds (Ex: boxes) - Weekly


Viewing computer screen for long periods - Daily


Viewing multiple documents on screen at once - Daily


Carrying up to 50 pounds short distances - Weekly


Manual dexterity is critical to this position. Must be able to use a computer.


Hazards: Minor cuts from paper or paper cutter (frequent exposure, good probability).


Arm/neck/eye/back strain from computer work (frequent exposure, good probability).


Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.


Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer


If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io .


If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.


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