Graphic Designer

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking a highly creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support institutional marketing, branding, and communications initiatives across the college. This position serves as a key visual production role within the Marketing and Public Relations division and is responsible for designing high-quality creative assets that support recruitment, retention, community engagement, athletics, student life, academic programs, and institutional initiatives. The Graphic Designer works closely with marketing strategists, copywriters, public relations staff, digital marketing personnel, and institutional stakeholders to execute visually compelling materials that align with NWACC brand standards and strategic communication goals. This position is primarily production-focused and emphasizes creative execution, visual consistency, responsiveness, and project support across a wide variety of print and digital platforms.
Job Description Essential Duties

Design and produce creative assets for institutional marketing campaigns, academic programs, athletics, events, student services, advancement initiatives, and community outreach efforts
Develop print and digital materials including advertisements, brochures, social media graphics, signage, presentations, email graphics, apparel concepts, environmental graphics, and promotional materials
Support execution of college-wide branding initiatives while ensuring consistency with institutional graphic standards and messaging
Collaborate with the Marketing and Public Relations team to execute projects tied to recruitment, enrollment, retention, and institutional awareness campaigns
Assist in the creation of visual assets for social media, digital advertising, websites, video graphics, and campus communications
Prepare production-ready files for print vendors and external partners
Support photography, event branding, and visual storytelling efforts as needed
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Participate in project intake, proofing, revision, and approval workflows established by the Marketing and Public Relations division
Maintain organized digital asset libraries and design files
Stay informed on current design trends, higher education marketing trends, accessibility standards, and evolving creative technologies
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college
Rate of Pay: $43,628 annualized *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.
Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field
At least three years of professional graphic design experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and production capabilities
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field
Experience working in higher education, athletics, public relations, marketing, or agency environments
Experience designing for both print and digital platforms
Knowledge of social media design best practices and digital advertising formats
Experience with photography, motion graphics, video graphics, or web design is a plus
Familiarity with brand management and institutional communications workflows
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong visual design skills with an understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and brand consistency
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Ability to translate strategic messaging into visually engaging creative materials
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of campus stakeholders and team members
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
Working knowledge of print production processes and digital media standards
Ability to receive feedback and implement revisions professionally and efficiently
Working Relationships: This position works collaboratively across the institution and maintains regular interaction with Marketing and Public Relations staff, academic departments, athletics, enrollment management, student services, advancement, and external vendors.
Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Frequently:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Constantly:
Hearing
Repetitive motion
Talking
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post‑graduation employment, as well as access to world‑class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high‑end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it’s on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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