Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator Job at Walla Walla Community College in

Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College


Salary: $4,194.00 - $5,501.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: 2025-198G

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Closing: Continuous


Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

OFM classification title: Graphic Design Senior

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator at the Walla Walla campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 24, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information.

General Responsibilities:
The Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator collaborates with departments in designing and developing visual assets for both digital and print platforms, including marketing collateral, branded merchandise, and promotional materials. This position interacts with individuals inside and outside of the college, ensuring that project requests are handled through completion and billing is processed as needed. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications, this position ensures that brand standards and quality are met and coordinates with related outsourced services as needed.
This position requires exceptional design skills and strong project management skills, the ability to juggle multiple requests, stay organized, and keep communication flowing from concept to completion. This position will work in a fast-paced environment and balance high-quality creative output with efficient execution.

This position will also oversee the operation, supplies, and equipment to provide for an effective and efficient college print shop. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Essential Functions:
Graphic and Product Design

• Design and develop visual assets for both digital and print platforms, including marketing collateral, branded merchandise, website content, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Develop product concepts and visual solutions that reflect brand standards and engage intended audiences.
• Maintain brand consistency across all outputs while exploring fresh approaches to visual storytelling.
• Prepare and organize production-ready files for vendors, printers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively manage feedback and revisions, ensuring that final deliverables meet expectations and timelines.
• Build and maintain template library in compliance with brand standards and college needs.
• Assist the Director of Marketing Communications with development and maintenance of employee toolkit to include common marketing items and templates.
• Follow approved brand identity and related guidelines.
• Provide support to Director and others on digital marketing campaigns as needed. Serve as point of contact for digital advertising design.
• Continually monitor emerging design trends.

Project Coordinator

• Organize, prioritize, and track multiple design requests simultaneously, maintaining a clear workflow and meeting critical deadlines.
• Serve as a point of contact for design-related communications-gathering input, asking clarifying questions, and providing timely updates throughout each project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, outreach, and others) to understand objectives, provide creative input, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Oversee college's print shop

• Oversee operation of college's print shop space and operations.
• Provide support for all questions and requests related to print shop operations and related services.
• Source, quote, and order supplies, such as paper, toner, copier consumables, vinyl, ink, sub-straights, and large format print supplies.
• Maintain print shop equipment, and source/schedule outside maintenance as needed.

Competencies

• Knowledge of color theory, design principles and composition, methods and techniques of graphic design; effective application of materials and media; graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite familiarity.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and produce a variety of visual communication materials; design and produce electronic presentations; lay out and produce printed materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail-able to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Exceptional communication skills-confident in articulating ideas, clarifying needs, and collaborating across departments from project inception through final delivery.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, creative and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible and open to feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to represent the College in a positive and professional manner.

Required Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.

• Associate's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent art school training. Professional experience may substitute for education requirement at the discretion of the College.
• Two (2) years of experience in a professional design role with a portfolio showcasing both digital and print design work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); SmartSheet or other collaboration tools a plus.
• Strong visual design fundamentals, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Understanding of spot colors, bleeds, crop marks, and imposition for both digital and offset printing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or a related field
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS.
• Familiarity with email template design.
• Familiarity with production processes and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with print shop finishing techniques such as trimming, folding, binding, scoring, perforating, and die-cutting.
• Ability to set up and operate finishing equipment (e.g., paper cutters, laminators, saddle stitchers, or coil binders).
• Comfortable troubleshooting minor print or finishing issues to help keep production on schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.

Conditions/Terms of Employment

This classified position is in a bargaining unit for which WPEA Higher Ed is the exclusive representative.

Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in office environments. Work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day. The incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. Occasional travel may be required to conduct business, attend training, or provide information to the public. Travel will be primarily local or regional. Duties require use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, cabinet, computer, printer, scanner, telephone, copy machine, folding machine), as well as equipment specific to print shop functions. Frequent contact with employees, students, and others.

The college has an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; and retirement plan. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. The college is tobacco free.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment, and successfully complete a probationary period. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Required Application Materials

This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by August 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST . To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Online application
• Cover letter
  • In the cover letter, please describe your interest in this position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate.
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

• Answers to four (4) supplemental questions
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com .

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu , address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.



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