Part-Time Graphic Designer I

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.  A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Graphic Designer designs and creates graphics that adhere to LSC’s brand and standard, and meet the needs of the customer. He or She uses a variety of tools and mediums to create artistic or decorative products and visual solutions for communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Guide student workers on assigned projects.
• Responsible for keeping the advertising materials current on campus wide and external locations.
• Meet with creative services manager for direction and develop layouts for assignments based on customer needs.
• Design graphics for assigned projects, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, newsletters, handbooks, maps, posters, newspaper and magazine ads for digital/print internal and external advertisements, and non-standard or unique projects (point of display, signage and vinyl wrap graphics).
• Create draft layouts using traditional sketches and computer software for customer review and selection including color, type, illustration, photography, animation and layout techniques.
• Manipulate and optimize final graphic materials and make available to print vendors and content editors for print, production or online marketing.
• Produce original art for logos and illustrations from sketched concepts to digital designs through the use the Adobe Creative Suite computer software.
• Consult with the creative services manager and prepare quotes, bid specifications, contracts and coordinate services with specialty vendors, printers, mail houses, and other out-sourced services relating to marketing, advertising and publications, and oversee their work.
• Coordinate the distribution of print materials and quality control campus wide and at external locations.
• Plan, schedule and execute photography sessions as needed per project/assignment.
• Set up photography studio and equipment as needed. Photograph special events or activities happening on campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be detail oriented, team player and technologically savvy
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher
• Knowledge of professional printing processes, pre-press production, printing techniques, paper selection, coating, etc.
• Knowledge of PC's (Microsoft Office) and MACs and related graphic design software
• Knowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, HTML, Constant contact, etc...
• Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectations
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Knowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design concepts
• Ability to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:  

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $19.69.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

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More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.