Graphic Design Specialist

**Posting number:** 27-013

**Department:** College Adv & Communications

**Job classification:** Graphic Design Specialist

**Posting type:** Open

**Categories:** Graphic Arts

Summary
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**GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST**

**OPEN RECRUITMENT**

**OPEN RECRUITMENT 
12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST 
**RANGE 35****,****$6,179.19 - $ 7,616.74****MONTHLY**** **CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS**

****This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.****

********\*Applications will only be accepted on November 10, 2026 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.\*********

Join the dynamic and award-winning Long Beach Community College District Public Affairs and Marketing department! We’re looking for a talented and creative individual to join our amazing team as the Graphic Design Specialist. As our new Graphic Design Specialist, you will design and layout digital and print publications, develop creative concepts for various uses for a variety of audiences, and manage our graphic file library.

Additionally, we are looking for someone who has a Bachelor’s degree in creative/graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in creative/graphic designing for public agency, advertising agency, or client-side advertising department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Do you like working in a fast-paced environment working on projects that helps Long Beach City College students and promotes one of the biggest California Community Colleges? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC Public Affairs and Marketing team!

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. **The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered.**Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the **eligibility list****\*** in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

**AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION** 

* **Type of position:**Full time (40 hours/week) / Bargaining Unit
* **Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
* **Location:** Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) but will support both campuses.
* **Salary:**[Range 35](https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/appendix_a_-_salary_schedule.pdf?1784130373), $6,179.19 - $ 7,616.74 Monthly
* **\*Eligibility list****: Will be valid for 12 months**once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications
* **Advanced salary placement:**Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, please note that requests are typically capped at Step C.
* **Benefits:**The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791 or (562) 938-5247.

**ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:**

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: <https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts>.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities. 

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. 

* [*Mission & Values*](https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values)
* [*Equal Employment Opportunity Plan*](https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf)
* [*Strategic Plan*](https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf)
* [*Office of the Superintendent President*](https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president)

Examples of duties
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**GENERAL PURPOSE**

Under the general supervision assists Long Beach City College (LBCC) in communicating an appealing and positive visual image through digital, electronic and print media. This position creates, designs and produces a wide variety of informational materials for print and electronic distribution and/or visual display in support of the College's communications, public relations and marketing efforts.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**
This position plans and designs layouts for weekly and monthly electronic and print publications. The incumbent provides professional creative and graphic design services to support the District's communications efforts; manages and maintains graphic file library including, final approved documents, photographs, logos and artwork.

For the full position description, please click here [Graphic Design Specialist](https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/classspecs/1152289?keywords=graphic%20designer&pagetype=classSpecifications).

Qualifications
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**Education, Training and Experience:**

Bachelor’s degree in creative/graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in creative/graphic designing for public agency, advertising agency, or client-side advertising department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

**Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:**
May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
  
***Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.***

Supplemental information
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**APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:**
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
 

**Application Process:**

* Submit a **completed online application**through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. **The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered.**Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the **eligibility list****\*** in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
* If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, **the required document must be attached at the time of application**. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. **Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.**For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
* If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classif