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Contra Costa Community College District is hiring : Graphic Design Specialist in

MediabistroOregon, WI, United States
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Overview

Use best practices in graphic design strategy to produce a wide variety of marketing materials that inform, inspire and convert audiences. The role involves collaboration with colleagues to produce visually compelling designs that align with the college’s brand identity as well as strategic marketing and communications goals.

Position

Graphic Design Specialist

Location and Status

Department : D1050-Student Life

Position Status : Permanent

Position Full-Time

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week

Salary

Yearly : $79,704, step 1 – $97,080, step 5 (special instructions for initial step placement apply). Initial placement at first step $79,704; subsequent steps depend on experience. Increases occur July 1st each fiscal year until maximum step is reached.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Production : Writes creative briefs, coordinates production of copy and images, including photo selection and editing, and designs assets for print and digital channels including posters, booklets, postcards, web and social media graphics, and may include academic schedules and catalogs.
  • Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to understand project requirements, target audiences, and key messages. In partnership with colleagues, develop and / or advise on design strategy for marketing assets in alignment with KPIs, brand standards and accessibility requirements.
  • Brand Management : Maintain and enforce brand standards across all visual materials. Assist in the development of brand guidelines and templates for use across the college.
  • Project Management : Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output. Coordinate with vendors to provide marketing and communication deliverables, printing, and to meet other production needs as necessary. Provide assistance with budget preparation, providing input as to what materials, supplies, and equipment are needed.
  • Quality Assurance : Implement version control and QA protocols to ensure final deliverables meet requirements and are error free.
  • Photography and Videography : Capture and edit photos and videos for use in marketing materials, websites, and social media. Manage photo and video shoots to reflect the college’s brand.
  • Training and Support : Provide training to colleagues on the use of design templates and branding tools. Offer guidance and support to student workers or interns as needed.

Experience and Education

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : Three (3) years of work experience in graphic design or related field.

EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an associate degree and two years of relevant work experience. Additional work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree with two years of experience substituting for one year of education.

  • Knowledge of Graphic design software, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.
  • Design strategy relating to brand identity, target audiences, project goals, visual style and tone, channels, and user experience.
  • Effective visual storytelling with the ability to convey messages, ideas, and emotions through visual elements.
  • Design principles including composition, layout, typography, message hierarchy, and color theory.
  • Principles of photography including composition, image resolution and formats, color management, editing and retouching, licensing, fair use, and copyright.
  • Accessibility standards and practices to ensure inclusive and usable designs.
  • Production processes and requirements for print and digital channels.
  • Best practices for visual brand and digital asset management in a large organization with a distributed workforce.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Create design concepts that fit within existing brand standards while finding new ways to tell the college’s visual stories.
  • Design, lay out, and produce artwork that supports the achievement of KPIs.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
  • Schedule and prioritize work to accomplish expected results in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Learn, interpret, and apply District policies and procedures.
  • Develop visual assets that effectively convey the college’s brand and messaging in alignment with strategic marketing and communications goals.
  • Communicate clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • Maintain attention to detail and deliver high-quality work.
  • Coordinate multifaceted graphic design projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
  • Stay current with emerging trends and technological advances in graphic design.
  • Demonstrate understanding and respect for diverse audiences in all interactions.

    • Desirable Qualifications

    Ability to shoot and edit photo and / or video content and / or coordinate with vendors to produce marketing assets for print and digital platforms.

    Open and Close Dates

    Job Open Date : 09 / 23 / 2025

    Job Close Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : No

    Foreign Degree Evaluation

    Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency prior to equivalency. Upload evaluation with your application. See : www.naces.org

    Benefits

    Insurance : Health, vision, dental and life; options for cash stipend if waiving District coverage. Retirement : PERS or STRS depending on employee group. Deferred compensation : 457, 403b options. Leave : vacation, sick leave, 20 paid holidays. Additional benefits : educational reimbursements, EAP, travel assistance, longevity, retiree benefits, discounts, wellness programs.

    Post Offer Evaluation

    All offers are conditional upon satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program (PEP). A strength test may be required for certain classifications; test is free and scheduling follows notification from HR.

    ADA Accommodations

    Requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to lever@4cd.edu at the time of application.

    EEO Statement

    District policy ensures equal access to employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on protected characteristics in any program or activity.

    Supplemental Questions

  • Tell us how you meet the minimum requirements of (1) Bachelor’s or Associate degree with experience AND (2) Three years of graphic design experience. (Open Ended)
  • Please include a link to your portfolio or website showing print and digital work. (Open Ended)
  • Describe experience with brand guidelines in a large organization. (Open Ended)
  • Describe a project with non-designers providing input and how you managed it. (Open Ended)

    • Required Documents

  • Resume / CV
  • Unofficial Transcript (showing degree conferred)
  • Optional Documents : Application for Equivalency, Unofficial Transcript 2, 3, 4, Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES)

    • Contra Costa Community College District

    District Office

    500 Court Street

    Martinez, CA 94553

    Candidate Employment Notice : The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires documentation from every new employee authorizing employment.

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