The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring: FT Graphic Designer in Norwalk

FT Graphic Designer
Salary: $71,458.56 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FT Graphic Designer - 2026

Closing: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

Department: FT Graphic Designer - 2026

Division: President's Office

Description
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staffdiversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. TheDistrict encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexualorientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Infact, the college encourages applications from all segments ofqualified people.

Closing Date
This position will close on September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM (or when150 applications are received, whichever occurssooner).

College Profile
CerritosCollege is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highestHispanic enrollment in the United States by the United StatesDepartment of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensivecommunity college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communitieswithin the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower,Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, andportions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springsand South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates inmore than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollmentcurrently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College onlineat http://www.cerritos.edu

Department Profile
The Office of Public Relations and Communications serves asCerritos College's central hub for information, storytelling, andbrand stewardship. Reporting directly to the President's Office,PRC supports institutional communications through media relations,advertising and marketing campaigns, branding, social media, webdevelopment, graphic design, event promotions, photography, videoand multimedia engagement, and community relations. The GraphicDesigner plays a key role in producing accessible, brand-alignedprint and digital materials that support campus programs, studentengagement, community outreach, and institutionalpriorities.

Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Public Relationsand Communications, the Graphic Designer supports college brandingand marketing initiatives by producing print and digital visualcommunications. Performs a variety of graphic design and digitalmedia procedures and techniques to design and produce professionaldisplays, signs, digital graphics, social media assets,presentations, advertisements, or publications using applicationsfor design, editing, and presentation.

Distinguishing Career Features
Under the direction of the Director of Public Relations andCommunications, the Graphic Designer supports college branding andmarketing initiatives by producing print and digital visualcommunications. Performs a variety of graphic design and digitalmedia procedures and techniques to design and produce professionaldisplays, signs, digital graphics, social media assets,presentations, advertisements, or publications using applicationsfor design, editing, and presentation.

Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and produces layout and visual content ofreproduction-ready materials for applications that include but arenot limited to advertisements, promotional items, web graphics,email banners, social media assets, and newsletters.

Designs and produces computer-generated artwork, selectingvisual media such as photographs and artwork used in multimediamaterials for both print and digital communication channels.

Determines formats, typography, and visual hierarchy to enhancecommunication clarity and brand consistency using designtools.

Confers with faculty, staff, and administration to identifyneeds, suggest and present options and solutions for visual andprinted materials. Presents concepts to clients who in turn, reviewfor purpose and content and ensures compliance with collegebranding and accessibility standards.

Assists in establishing production timelines for majorpublications and digital projects.

Advises on design solutions and production feasibility,coordinating timelines, specifications, and vendor needs asappropriate.

Develop templates and branded design assets for routinepublications prepared by other departments, ensuring visualconsistency across print and digital materials.

Takes photographs that support publications. Importsphotographs along with artwork, graphics, and text to producevisual and printed materials. Creates and edits digital images tooptimize quality, style, and fit. Maintains a photo archive usingthe college's digital asset management system.

Provides support to printing processes by proofreading andediting text and graphics, checking for layout and color order andaccuracy prior to printing, and observing printing processes toensure compliance with specifications for both print and digitaloutput.

May train staff on the use of current software tools and designbest practices.

Performs digital pre-press and file preparation to ensureaccurate color, layout, accessibility, and printspecifications.

Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to theduties and responsibilities through ongoing learning in emergingdesign software, digital media practices, and accessibilityrequirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The position requires an associate degree and 3 years of experiencein graphic design, advertising, or publishing. Additionalpost-secondary education may substitute for experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience producing print and digital visual communications ina high-volume marketing, communications, public agency, education,or institutional setting.

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and currentdesign tools, with the ability to learn and apply emerging designtechnologies and workflows.

Experience designing brand-consistent and accessible print anddigital communications across multiple platforms, including socialmedia, web, email, advertising, publications, presentations,signage, and promotional materials.

Experience preparing production-ready files for print anddigital communications, including typography, layout, colormanagement, prepress, specifications, vendor coordination, andaccessibility (ADA/WCAG) best practices.

Experience collaborating with multiple clients or stakeholders,managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines ina fast-paced environment.

Photography, photo editing, and basic video editing experienceare desirable.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires a working knowledge of graphic design,illustration, graphics, and layout concepts and principles.Requires a working knowledge of typography concepts and techniques.Requires knowledge of and skill at using current software andapplications for graphic design, page layout, image editing, anddigital production. Requires a working knowledge of multimediaconcepts and techniques, including assembly of various elementsinto cross-platform projects for print, web, social media, andvideo. Requires working knowledge of the use of photography inpublications, and marketing/public relations concepts andtechniques. Requires well-developed skills in copy editing, properEnglish language composition, usage, grammar, syntax, vocabulary,spelling, and punctuation. Requires knowledge of standard officeprocedures. Requires sufficient human relations skills to workcooperatively as part of a team and with staff and others outsidethe department. Knowledge of accessibility (ADA/WCAG) designstandards, content management systems (CMS), and digital assetmanagement practices is desirable.

Abilities
Requires the ability to produce graphic and multimedia artworkusing current digital design tools and related hardware. Requiresthe ability to edit copy for scripts and advertisements. Requiresthe ability to apply design and layout software to import, export,and manipulate text, graphic, photographic, and other files invarious software programs. Must be able to operate digital cameras,scanners, and basic video-editing tools. Must be able to learn touse content management systems (CMS) and web-based publishing toolsto update visual content. Requires the ability to complete prepressprocesses and prepare files for both print and digital output. Mustbe able to function effectively under pressure and meet deadlinesand timetables. Requires the ability to operate general officeequipment; operate and setup exhibit displays and furnishings, andgive presentations to small groups. Requires the ability to workproductively and cooperatively with others.

Physical Abilities
Must be ableto carry out the following physical ability with or withoutaccommodation: Requires the ability to function effectively indoors in anoffice/studio environment and occasionally outdoors, engaged inwork of primarily a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requiresthe ability to use vision (near and far) to write, draw, paint,observe work in progress, use tools, and to read printed materialsand computer screens. Requires hearing and speech for ordinary andtelephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment.Requires the ability to operate, activate, or use computers,peripherals, office equipment, and tools, utilizing manual andfinger dexterity for tasks such as keyboarding, writing, drawing,and painting. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods oftime and move to various District locations. Requires the abilityto lift (from low, level, and overhead, max. 40 lbs.) and carry(max. 40 lbs.) to move equipment and supplies, including into andout of storage areas on an occasional basis.

Licenses and Certificates
Mayrequire a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions
Work isperformed indoors, where some safety considerations exist fromproximity to chemicals and fumes. Work may also include extendedscreen time using digital design equipment and occasional off-sitephotography or event support.

Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 36 on District Classified Employee Salary Schedule at($5,954.88/month)

Health and welfare benefits include District contribution formedical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medicalinsurance.)

Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that isalso integrated with Social Security.

Selection Procedure
After the application closing date, a search committee will reviewand invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As theseare highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirementsdoes not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or wouldlike to follow-up regarding your application, please contact HumanResources at HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable todiscuss specific recruitments.

Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time, 12-calendar monthclassified position.

This is an in-person position. Up to one remote workday per weekmay be considered with manager approval and based on operationalneeds. The position may require flexible day and evening schedulesdepending on campus and community events.

Initialplacement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at Step 1.After six months of successful probationary employment, employee isplaced at Step 2.

Employment is to be effective as soon as possible followingcompletion of the selection process.

Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtainfingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the StateDepartment of Justice and remit the required fee for processing thefingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtainedat Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an originalsocial security card, and submit negative TB test results (must bewithin the past four years or within the last 60 days if notpreviously employed in a school district in California) beforeemployment.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of Californiaresidency prior to employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United Statesand signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.

**Please note - the District does not provide forimmigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.**

Application Procedure
Applicationmaterials must be submitted by the closing date. We are committedto providing an inclusive and accessible application process. Ifyou require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview due toa disability, please contact Human Resources at hr@cerritos.edu as early as possible. While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before theapplication deadline or scheduled interview) helps ensure we canmeet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requestsmade at any time.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of alltranscript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or courseworkrequired for the position. Transcripts must be from regionallyaccredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated bya NACES certified agency. The website address iswww.naces.org.

Required Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all courseworkcompleted and the conferral date of the degree) OR High SchoolDiploma if applicable

Applicants must submit a portfolio or PDF containing 5-7original design samples demonstrating a range of print and digitalwork. Examples may include publications, advertising or campaignmaterials, social media or digital graphics, flyers, posters,signage, presentations, promotional materials, or other relevantcreative work. For eachsample, include a brief description of the project objective, yourrole, the intended audience, the software or tools used, and anybrand, accessibility, production, or design considerations thatinfluenced your work.

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

The District ensures that all qualified applicants foremployment and employees have full and equal access to employmentopportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any programor activity of the District on the basis of national origin,religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition,ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,physical or mental disability, or based onassociation with a person or group with one or more of these actualor perceived characteristics. .

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