Graphic Designer Job at Santa Fe College in Gainesville

Compensation

$40,574.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11 : 59pm EST on September 24, 2025.

The mission of Marketing and Communications (MarCom) is to strategically advance the stature of Santa Fe College and improve the recruitment and retention of SF students by producing and providing direction for online, print and promotional materials, as well as consistent and meaningful media relations.

The Graphic Designer assists with producing visual content and marketing materials aligned with the college’s brand and strategic priorities as part of a team of Graphic Designers. As an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Graphic Designer brings professionalism and technical understanding of printing techniques, layout and design. This position requires the ability to effectively cross-manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high-level of quality and attention to detail. Additionally, the Graphic Designer must be adaptable, collaborative, and organized in order to meet the needs of the department and the college.

Responsibilities and Duties Include :

• Works collaboratively with a team of Graphic Designers and the Marketing Manager to deliver design components that meet marketing objectives, align with the brand, and support the college’s strategic priorities.
• Develops creative concepts and design solutions for print and digital media, including marketing collateral, website assets, advertisements, large-scale graphics, and branding materials.
• Manages multiple assigned design projects with evolving priorities and quick deadlines utilizing project management software and coordinating with the team as needed.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to develop marketing publications and materials.
• Communicates brand guidelines and assists in the approval process for design submissions, including the proper use of logos and branding elements.
• Assists with maintaining the catalog of college logos and licensed images.
• Stores files on a common server for accessibility and retrieval by the entire Marketing and Communications team, ensuring information is stored correctly and readily available.
• Writes accurate printing specifications for competitive bids as well as sends print-ready files to vendors.
• Stays abreast of current design trends in the industry and in higher education to ensure creative work remains modern and relevant.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws / regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of employee and student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to : Marketing Manager

Qualifications

Required : An associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience in design and digital media or related areas or a combination of education and / or experience equal to four (4) years.

Additional Requirements : Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud programs, as well as expertise in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Dropbox. Working knowledge of the printing process. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred : A bachelor’s degree with experience in motion graphics, video editing, animation, animated GIF creation, photography and videography.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on : their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to : equity officer at sfcollege.edu / eoeo.

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and / or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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