Graphic Design Specialist

Graphic Design Specialist role supporting Long Beach Community College District Public Affairs and Marketing through digital and print design, creative development, and graphic file management.

Design and layout digital and print publications

Develop creative concepts for multiple uses and a variety of audiences

Create, design, and produce informational materials for print and electronic distribution and/or visual display

Plan and design layouts for weekly and monthly electronic and print publications

Provide professional creative and graphic design services to support the District’s communications efforts

Manage and maintain a graphic file library, including final approved documents, photographs, logos, and artwork

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in creative/graphic design, fine arts, or a related field

Minimum experience: 1 year of creative/graphic designing for a public agency, advertising agency, or client-side advertising department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

California driver’s license may be required, plus the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy

Application experience detail: work experience listed must include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work when directly related)

Application response quality: responses must be clear and concise; incomplete or unclear responses will not receive credit

Position details

Location: Long Beach, CA (onsite)

Campus coverage: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), with support for both campuses

Employment type: Full time (40 hours/week) / Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary range: USD 6,179.19 - 7,616.74 per monthly

Eligibility list: valid for 12 months after approval/ratification by the Personnel Commission; may be used to fill vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification and related classifications

Advanced salary placement: new employees generally start at Step 1; requests typically capped at Step C (case-by-case basis)

Posting system: NEOGOV

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (see Benefits tab for details)

Liberal sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves for all permanent Classified employees

Insurance: medical, dental, vision care, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents

Retirement: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Examination timing

Performance Examination Scoring (30%): Between November 30 to December 11, 2026

Qualifications Appraisal Interview (70%) (may be via Zoom or in-person): Week of January 4, 2027

Final Interview (in-person only): Week of January 11, 2027

Disability accommodations

Notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 days prior to the closing date by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu

Fair chance statement

Applicants are not required to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check prior to a conditional offer of employment

After a conditional offer and background check, applicants concerned about conviction history related to the job may explain circumstances, provide mitigating/rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final decision

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