Junior Graphic Designer Job at Colorado State University in Fort Collins

Job Description
The Junior Graphic Designer will support the Small Flocks Collaborative, a USDA-funded outreach and education initiative focused on poultry health, biosecurity, and preparedness. This position is responsible for developing visual content, branding materials, infographics, social media graphics, and website resources that support educational outreach efforts.

The position works closely with project team members to create clear, engaging, and accessible materials for diverse audiences. This is a temporary hourly position with variable hours based on project needs and available funding. The position is expected to continue through August 31, 2026, contingent upon funding and project needs. Additional extension opportunities may be available.

Essential Job Duties

Develop and maintain visual branding, graphic standards, and design assets for the Small Flocks Collaborative.

Create infographics, educational materials, social media graphics, presentations, and promotional content.

Incorporate feedback from project team members throughout the design process.

Collaborate with project staff to support website content and visual communication needs.

Apply accessibility and usability best practices to digital and print materials.

Assist with maintaining brand consistency across project resources and outreach platforms.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Valid Driver’s License – Must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain such in good standing for duration of active employment.

Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

Shift Work – Monday through Friday is typical schedule but rotation of holidays is required and occasional Saturdays are needed.

On-call Status – In the event an emergency is declared by the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director, overtime work or work outside normal operating hours will be required.

Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Exposure to formalin & formalin-fixed tissues. This position handles samples that may contain infectious agents and must follow PPE guidelines and appropriate standard operating procedures.

Special Requirements – Must safely lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 lbs. May be required to be rabies vaccinated upon hire and maintain protective titers.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, or similar tools.

Demonstrated ability to develop professional visual communication materials.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range
$17.00 per hour

Employee Benefits

Benefits summary: Detailed information available at hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf

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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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