Pennsylvania State University

posted 4 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Onsite
Educational Services

About the position

The College of Agricultural Sciences Department of Marketing and Communications at Penn State University is seeking a skilled part-time graphic designer to join their creative services team. This remote position is primarily responsible for assisting in the design and production of marketing materials for the college and extension, as well as digital content. The successful candidate will be tasked with preparing a variety of marketing materials, which requires a thorough understanding of design principles, typography, and color systems. Proficiency in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop, is essential, along with basic skills in Microsoft Office products. In this role, the graphic designer will provide creative design solutions, color-correct images, and develop interactive and accessible digital documents. Excellent organizational and customer service skills are crucial, as the designer will need to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines. Familiarity with creating accessible digital documents is considered a plus. Additionally, responsibilities will include tracking projects using various software tools and maintaining archives of completed work. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of relevant experience in design and production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A cover letter, resume, and a link to an online portfolio are required for all applications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the creative services team with design and production of marketing materials.
  • Prepare primarily marketing materials for the college and extension.
  • Provide creative design and typographic solutions for various projects.
  • Color-correct images and develop interactive and accessible digital documents.
  • Track projects in various software and maintain archives of completed work.
  • Handle multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
  • At least two years of experience in design and production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Thorough understanding of design principles, typography, and color systems.
  • Proficiency in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop).
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office products.
  • Excellent organizational and customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with creating accessible digital documents.
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