Graphic Designer - Kansas City Kansas Community College

Graphic Designer

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 14
Compensation: $54,153 - $74,459. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Marketing and Institutional Image
Reports to: Chief Marketing and Institutional Image Officer
FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: SI087FTNGRA       
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Institutional Image, the Graphic Designer maintains the graphic brand identity and provides design services for marketing publications, advertising, and other projects with attention to quality and innovation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Design print publications and other materials for the college.
• Plan and implement design and production timeline for projects.
• Create and maintain brand standards for the college.
• Edit, correct, and improve photos using photography software.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to create graphic design projects.
• Coordinate and/or take photography and video as needed to support design projects.
• Maintain a high level of quality in creating design projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the project.
• Create packages for print, web, and other publication methods.
• Assist in finishing print pieces, as needed, in the Print Shop.
• Support the college marketing strategy and goals with various other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong attention to detail in creating publications.
• Proficiency in photo correction and enhancement using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Understanding of how to bid and prepare documents for all types of professional printing.
• Knowledge of creating brand identity and brand standards.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to take feedback and incorporate it into designs.
• Proficiency in photography and/or videography.
• Proficiency in digital media design and/or advertising.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or higher degree in graphic design, commercial art, or equivalent degree specialty.
•  Three (3) or more years of experience in graphic design, including print production.
• Three (3) or more years of full-time work experience using Adobe Creative Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in graphic design, commercial art, or equivalent degree specialty.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in higher education.
• One (1) or more years of experience in photography and/or videography.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in graphic design.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY:

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
 

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution