Graphic Designer

Company Description Seattle Colleges is a multi-college district in metropolitan Seattle, serving more than 45,000 students each year across three comprehensive campuses and several specialized training centers. The district includes North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, along with specialty centers such as the Georgetown Campus, Health Education Center, NewHolly Learning Center, Seattle Maritime Academy, and Wood Technology Center. As an open-access institution, Seattle Colleges is committed to preparing students for success in life and work while fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community. The organization is guided by a vision of transforming lives, promoting equity, and enriching the community, with core values that emphasize accessibility, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation, integrity, growth, engagement, and fiscal sustainability. Seattle Colleges encourages respectful and constructive interaction across its communication channels in alignment with its social media guidelines.
Role Description This is a remote, contract Graphic Designer role supporting Seattle Colleges’ visual communications and brand presence. The Graphic Designer will create digital and print assets such as social media graphics, web banners, flyers, brochures, and presentations that align with institutional brand standards and values. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with communications and marketing teams, interpreting creative briefs, developing design concepts, and refining deliverables based on feedback from stakeholders. The role involves preparing production-ready files, ensuring consistency in typography, color, and layout across materials, and adapting existing assets for various platforms and audiences. The Graphic Designer will also contribute to the evolution of visual branding by proposing fresh, inclusive design approaches that reflect the diversity of the Seattle Colleges community.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Graphics and Graphic Design, with a strong portfolio of digital and print work.
• Experience in Logo Design and Branding, including creating and maintaining cohesive visual identities.
• Strong Typography skills, with the ability to select and apply typefaces that support readability and brand tone.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design software).
• Ability to translate strategic goals and messaging into effective visual concepts and layouts.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a remote, contract environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant education or training in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.