Part-Time Graphic Designer

About the Position
Part‑Time Graphic Designer (Job ID: 44701) located at LSC‑Montgomery. The position is regular and part‑time.

Commitment to Mission: This role upholds the mission of Lone Star College with emphasis on positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability.

Purpose and Scope
The PT Graphic Designer designs and creates graphics that adhere to LSC's brand and standards and meet the needs of the customer. He or She uses a variety of tools and mediums to create artistic or decorative products and visual solutions for communications.

Essential Job Functions

Guide student workers on assigned projects.

Responsible for keeping the advertising materials current on campus wide and external locations.

Meet with creative services manager for direction and develop layouts for assignments based on customer needs.

Design graphics for assigned projects, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, newsletters, handbooks, maps, posters, newspaper and magazine ads for digital/print internal and external advertising, and non-standard or unique projects (point of display, signage and vinyl wrap graphics).

Create draft layouts using traditional sketches and computer software for customer review and selection including color, type, illustration, photography, animation and layout techniques.

Manipulate and optimize final graphic materials and make available to print vendors and content editors for print, production or online marketing.

Produce original art for logos and illustrations from sketched concepts to digital designs through the use of the Adobe Creative Suite computer software.

Consult with the creative services manager and prepare quotes, bid specifications, contracts and coordinate services with specialty vendors, printers, mail houses, and other out‑sourced services relating to marketing, advertising and publications, and oversee their work.

Coordinate the distribution of print materials and quality control campus wide and at external locations.

Plan, schedule and execute photography sessions as needed per project/assignment.

Set up photography studio and equipment as needed. Photograph special events or activities happening on campus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be detail oriented, team player and technologically savvy

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher

Knowledge of professional printing processes, pre‑press production, printing techniques, paper selection, coating, etc.

Knowledge of PCs (Microsoft Office) and Macs and related graphic design software

Knowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, DreamWeaver, HTML, Constant Contact, Canva, etc.

Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectations

Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Knowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design concepts

Ability to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines

Excellent customer service skills

Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary. Typically the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.29 per hour.

Benefits
Supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.

How to Apply
All applicants must apply online only. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered.

EEO Statement
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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