Temporary PT Graphic Designer

Illinois Central College • East Peoria, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Part-Time Graphic Designer implements creative concepts within graphic standards and creates marketing materials using graphic design and multimedia, working with full-time creative staff. The position is temporary through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension, and pays $23.08–$25.97 per hour. It is based at the East Peoria Campus in the Marketing Department.

The designer contributes to marketing strategy and production planning, develops concepts and layouts, prepares and selects photography, produces final artwork, and creates print, web, and digital outputs. The role also involves maintaining college brand standards and working with vendors, suppliers, internal clients, designers, and other staff.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a graphic designer, including preparing materials for print and digital output.
• Experience in photography and videography.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Premiere Elements.
• Ability to provide creative and artistic input in design activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in basic bindery, finishing, and scanning services.
• Proficiency in job submission software and digital production printers.
• Strong typing skills, with the ability to type 35 net words per minute.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in graphic design.
• Three years of professional experience as a graphic designer, including preparing materials for print and digital output.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in animation, video editing, digital media, and web design.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the overall marketing strategy and production schedule, connecting marketing objectives and copy with design elements.
• Participate in creative brainstorming to develop concept ideas as needed.
• Create layouts combining copy, photography, illustration, and design elements.
• Arrange photo shoot preparation, provide art direction, and make final photo selections as needed.
• Produce final art for internal and external college marketing materials.
• Convey creative concepts into tangible and understandable materials.
• Manage relationships with vendors and internal clients.
• Maintain the integrity of college brand standards.
• Prepare print, web, and digital output as needed.
• Work with suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate with designers and other staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• The college describes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members, an on-site childcare center, 403(b) retirement plans, and a State University Retirement System pension plan. The posting does not state that these full-time benefits apply to this part-time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed