Graphic Designer for The Standard

Graphic Designer for The Standard

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Questions are welcome via email, but applications must be submitted through this portal. You are strongly encouraged to submit a link to your online portfolio with your application.
Posting Details

Position Title - Graphic Designer for The Standard
Student Status - Work Study Optional – You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
Work Location - Springfield Campus
Department - Communication, Media, Journalism & Film
Hiring Range - $15.00 per hour
Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Department/Employer Operating Hours - Operating hours vary
How many hours per week are required? - Hours vary based on need
Description of Primary Duties - The graphic designer will use computer software (mainly Adobe Creative Cloud applications) to create print and digital art for The Standard's advertising clients. Usually, the client will provide specifications to The Standard, and the graphic designer will create an ad to fit the client's needs or will modify existing ad materials. The graphic designer will also create house ads and other marketing materials for The Standard's own use. The graphic designer will work with The Standard's editors to assist, as needed, with editorial graphics, illustrations and special section covers. NOTE: The advertising designer will need to be available at the beginning of the fall 2026 semester.
Required Qualifications - Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud applications is required. Strong graphic design skills and the ability to adapt personal creativity to suit the clients' needs are required. Although most client interaction will be handled by the advertising sales assistant, the graphic designer may need to communicate directly (usually by email, phone or videoconference) with the clients at times. Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
Required Certifications - None
Additional Qualifications - None
Special Instructions to Applicants - Questions are welcome via email, but applications must be submitted through this portal. You are strongly encouraged to submit a link to your online portfolio with your application.
Contact Information - JackDimond@MissouriState.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement - Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Online Portfolio
Supplemental Questions

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* Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?

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* How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester? (Open Ended Question)
* Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?

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* Are you on academic probation?

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* Will you be a resident assistant?

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* Do you have a graduate assistantship?

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* Describe your related experience and course work. (Open Ended Question)