Graphic Design Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Engineering is hiring a full-time graphic design specialist to create engaging, on-brand materials as part of its Communications and Marketing Department, which supports academic and research units across the college. This position will report to the creative director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, edit, and integrate digital content, graphics, animation, photography, illustrations, and other multimedia visualizations and imaging assets.

• Design and develop emails and newsletters in the college's email marketing platform, MailChimp.

• Support content authors to ensure multimedia solutions reflect overall goals.

• Create proofs, prototypes, mock-ups, wireframes, and other visual aides.

• Prepare files for production and work with print vendors to oversee quality control as well as ensuring deadlines and budget considerations are met.

• Create presentation and communication templates for promotional and administrative needs.

• Comply with accessibility standards, brand style, and brand standard guidelines.

Requirements and Qualifications:

This position requires an associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in handling multiple projects at a time with quick turnaround when needed.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work within a project workflow system to meet deadlines.

• Comfortable completing a project independently from start to finish.

• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Creative and driven with an interest in understanding the many units that make up the college.

• Excited to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite.

Experience in photography, videography, and/or web content management systems is a plus.

Additional Information:

In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume, a portfolio is required for consideration. Please upload a pdf of your work samples or provide a link to your online portfolio.

The College of Engineering is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$51,000.00 - $74,000.00

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