Graphic Designer

Tyler Junior College • TJC Central Campus, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Designers at TJC play a pivotal role in translating our brand into visually compelling designs. This position reports to the Director of Marketing, Media & Communications, and collaborates with the marketing team to assess the marketing needs of incoming departmental requests, then creates branded design solutions across various platforms, including promotional materials and digital media.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• One (1) year of direct experience is required, or three years of related experience.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience creating GIFs and motion graphics.
• Experience with project management software such as Wrike, Workfront, or Asana.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position may be considered.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Project Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Wrike project management system or similar systems.
• Experience with Marq (formerly Lucid Press) templating system or similar systems.
• Experience with photography, videography, social media, and/or web content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce eye-catching and on-brand graphics, illustrations, and visual content for various marketing channels, including social (both paid and organic), paid media (both digital and print), email campaigns, texts, website, and signage.
• Ensure brand consistency across all TJC design assets, maintaining a strong visual identity that resonates with our various audiences, including prospects, students, and community members.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, while efficiently meeting quick deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of design assets while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Maintain collaborative and favorable working relationships with the marketing team and college departments to promote a harmonious work environment, boosting morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• While working with customers on design requests, convey and guide them to recommended best marketing tactics that will ensure the success of messaging to their target audience.
• Assist other graphic designers and supervise student assistants.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, vendors, printers, etc. to produce and ensure cost-efficient and timely production of marketing pieces.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and principles, as well as hardware and software.

Benefits

• Equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree