Part-Time Graphic Designer

Job Title: Part-Time Graphic Designer

Location: LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44701

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description
Purpose and Scope
The PT Graphic Designer designs and creates graphics that adhere to LSC's brand and standard, 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 advertisements, 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 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 PC's (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 skillsAbility 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. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

Equipment used includes, 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

Hourly Pay Rate is $20.29 per hour.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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