Graphic Designer Job at Peru State College in Lincoln

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Special Instructions
Wayne State College is seeking a Graphic Designer within the School of Arts and Humanities. Start date will be on or after June 1, 2026.

Position Information
Job Title: Graphic Designer

Nature of Work: Creates original designs, executes artwork and/or writes feature stories for print publications and the website. Conceptualizes design layout of finished art and text for reproduction and coordinates final production of finished product with printing department. May oversee the bidding and award process for project needs.

Examples of Work Performed

Design posters, postcards, programs, brochures, and promotional materials

Compile and coordinate event schedules

Compose press releases

Attend and photograph events

Create advertisements and submit to vendors

Send mailings, maintain databases and plan events

Oversee a graphic design/public relations intern in Fall and Spring Semesters

Assist faculty

Other duties as assigned by the Dean of School of Arts and Humanities

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in art, commercial art, communications, or related field and at least one year experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Superior written communication skills, including copy writing and editing

Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent graphic design skills

Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Knowledge of printing processes, including pre-pressing and color modes

Three years experience in a public relations/media environment

Physical Demands
Not specified.

License and Certification Requirements
None specified.

Other Requirements
Criminal Background Check.

Salary Information
Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $47,216-$59,020.

EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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