Graphic Design Specialist

Description

Stephens College is seeking a talented Graphic Design Specialist to join our creative team. In this role, you help design and create marketing materials for print and digital media. Candidates should be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Candidates should be able to produce high-quality materials while adhering to brand guidelines as well as deadlines. Please submit a portfolio of your past work when applying to this job. This role reports to the Creative Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design print, digital or other types of marketing materials

• Contribute to layout, typography and photography decisions

• Conduct market research

• Take direction from Graphic Designer, Director of Communications or other department leader

• Adhere to branding guide and project deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design strongly preferred

• Experience in an internship or entry-level graphic design role

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of the printing process and preparing files for print vendors

• Ability to work under and meet deadlines

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master's degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia - conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis - has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children's School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents. Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40!!

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.