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-Tomball

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.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest
college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of
academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the
health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the
lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive
disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with
Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high
school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

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, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, DreamWeaver, HTML,
Constant contact, Canva, 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-paced 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 $20.29

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