Graphic Designer

Job ID: 277953

Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for design, development and administration of graphics for the College advertising campaigns for both print and digital media. Additionally, this position will assist with printing and photography.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• Ensures that the development of graphics meets the college's visual identity (brand) standards and client preferences across multiple platforms

• Creates designs, concepts, and sample layouts that meet the college's visual identity (brand) standards

• Maintains current knowledge of branding requirements of the college and incorporates them in projects accordingly

• Researches and recommends new technologies and approaches to help achieve client/project goals

• Exhibits functional knowledge of all phases of pre-press and print production, including graphic design and layout, proofing, multi-color printing, and finishing

• Maintains electronic files of projects

• Provides photography and print support if required

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of related work experience

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Preferred Qualifications

Previous higher education experience preferred

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of graphic design systems

• Familiarity with a wide variety of mediums and their differences to achieve marketing goals

• Knowledge of proofing blue lines and match prints

• Demonstrated skills: interpersonal, work initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to visually communicate the intended message to various audiences

• Proficient with computer applications and programs (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)

• Strong attention to detail and follow up

• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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