Graphic Design Specialist

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Graphic Design Specialist who will be all-in on our mission and who will create digital and print designs that align with the College's brand and bolster marketing campaigns and communication initiatives.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Associate Degree in Graphic Design.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three (3) years of experience creating and managing artwork for a brand or an agency.

Preferred: Over five (5) years of experience in Higher Ed marketing and design.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop visually engaging graphics for web, print, video, and social media.
• Maintain a consistent aesthetic and alignment with brand and campaign standards.
• Use technical/creative/artistic Graphic Design and photography to create materials to support marketing efforts.
• Use visual solutions to translate complex information into easily understandable materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the College to understand project requirements and ensure designs meet their objectives.
• Work with printers and vendors to ensure high-quality output and on-time delivery of promotional materials.
• Manage project timelines and communicate status updates to stakeholders and team members.
• Create and maintain a design templates and assets for use across the College.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Superior Graphic Design skills with a consistent eye for aesthetics and detail.
• Knowledge of professional design software (Adobe Suite).
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Strong copy writing and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of technical aspects of web design and strategies for conceptualizing the interactive flow of website art and copy preferred.
• Ability to maintain a deep understanding of current design trends and best practices and incorporate them into your work.
• Ability to efficiently manage many diverse projects simultaneously.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 8 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)