Part-Time Graphic Designer, Creative Services Job at MedStar Health in Houston

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.Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. 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 savvyMust be comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and PublisherKnowledge 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 softwareKnowledge of a variety of design software and tools, such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, DreamWeaver, HTML, Constant contact, Canva, etc.Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectationsStrong attention to accuracy and detailKnowledge of general layout principles and basic aesthetic design conceptsAbility to adapt to changing technology and acquire new skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service skillsPHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. 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 equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSalaryHourly Pay Rate is $19.69Benefits Marketing StatementBy 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.Special InstructionsGo to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer.