Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is hiring: Graphic Designer (100

Salary:

$3,934.58 - $4,328.04 Monthly
Location :

Springfield, IL
Job Type:

Civil Service
Job Number:

2402403
Department:

Office of Marketing, Communications and Engagement-SMS
Opening Date:

10/16/2026
Closing Date:

10/19/2026 2:00 PM Central
FLSA:

Exempt
Bargaining Unit:

N/A
Shift:

Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt:

Exempt

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Description
The function of this position is to serve as a graphic design associate in the Office of Marketing and Communications at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield and provide assistance in planning, designing and executing graphic design assignments and assisting in the development of animation, video and digital products for SIU Medicine and SIU School of Medicine.

Examples of Duties
Employees at this level perform skilled design tasks involving the preparation and production of complex graphic artwork.
Performs assigned skilled graphic design work, such as

Determining project objectives in detail and preparing specifications (methods to be used and equipment needed) and cost estimates
Designing and preparing final production ready artwork for a variety of media including

video projects
Specifying photographic-work needs for execution

by photographers and videographers

(such as subject scale in relation to the frame or type of lighting preferred) or performing photographic work personally
Produces final graphic images from electronic and non-electronic formats for

video,

digital animation, motion graphics, PowerPoint slide production, print, digital platforms, websites or other graphic manipulations
Selects and manipulates type for use in artwork (such as body copy, headline types, and typographical special effects)
Assists printers and press and pre-press operators with work in progress to ensure specified methods are used

Performs other related marketing and communications duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

Any one or any combination that equals

thirty-six (36) months

from the categories below1:

credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design

60 semester hours equals 12 months
90 semester hours equals 24 months
120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 36 months

work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic designs and their applications to visual communications problems that are/is comparable to the training provided in the programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or design

Twenty-Four (24) months

of graphic design experience comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series
1A Master's degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets the requirements of this Minimum Acceptable Qualification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge of advanced drawing, and multifaceted design techniques.
Knowledge of printing and production issues and techniques.
Knowledge of psychology of colors, and ability to follow brand and color guides.
Ability to perform other difficult technical procedures (such as designing and preparing final production ready graphics).
Ability to develop cost estimates and project objectives.
Knowledge of the video production process and integration with

video, animation and motion graphic needs.
Experience working in in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects).

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position

must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education,

patient care,

research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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