FT Graphic Designer

Designs and produces computer-generated artwork, selecting visual media such as photographs and artwork used in multimedia materials for both print and digital communication channels.

Determines formats, typography, and visual hierarchy to enhance communication clarity and brand consistency using design tools.

Confers with faculty, staff, and administration to identify needs, suggest and present options and solutions for visual and printed materials. Presents concepts to clients who in turn, review for purpose and content and ensures compliance with college branding and accessibility standards.

Assists in establishing production timelines for major publications and digital projects.

Advises on design solutions and production feasibility, coordinating timelines, specifications, and vendor needs as appropriate.

Develop templates and branded design assets for routine publications prepared by other departments, ensuring visual consistency across print and digital materials.

Takes photographs that support publications. Imports photographs along with artwork, graphics, and text to produce visual and printed materials. Creates and edits digital images to optimize quality, style, and fit. Maintains a photo archive using the college's digital asset management system.

Provides support to printing processes by proofreading and editing text and graphics, checking for layout and color order and accuracy prior to printing, and observing printing processes to ensure compliance with specifications for both print and digital output.

May train staff on the use of current software tools and design best practices.

Performs digital pre-press and file preparation to ensure accurate color, layout, accessibility, and print specifications.

Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities through ongoing learning in emerging design software, digital media practices, and accessibility requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


The position requires an associate degree and 3 years of experience in graphic design, advertising, or publishing. Additional post-secondary education may substitute for experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience producing print and digital visual communications in a high-volume marketing, communications, public agency, education, or institutional setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and current design tools, with the ability to learn and apply emerging design technologies and workflows.
• Experience designing brand-consistent and accessible print and digital communications across multiple platforms, including social media, web, email, advertising, publications, presentations, signage, and promotional materials.
• Experience preparing production-ready files for print and digital communications, including typography, layout, color management, prepress, specifications, vendor coordination, and accessibility (ADA/WCAG) best practices.
• Experience collaborating with multiple clients or stakeholders, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Photography, photo editing, and basic video editing experience are desirable.

Supplemental Information


Knowledge and Skills
The position requires a working knowledge of graphic design, illustration, graphics, and layout concepts and principles. Requires a working knowledge of typography concepts and techniques. Requires knowledge of and skill at using current software and applications for graphic design, page layout, image editing, and digital production. Requires a working knowledge of multimedia concepts and techniques, including assembly of various elements into cross-platform projects for print, web, social media, and video. Requires working knowledge of the use of photography in publications, and marketing/public relations concepts and techniques. Requires well-developed skills in copy editing, proper English language composition, usage, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Requires knowledge of standard office procedures. Requires sufficient human relations skills to work cooperatively as part of a team and with staff and others outside the department. Knowledge of accessibility (ADA/WCAG) design standards, content management systems (CMS), and digital asset management practices is desirable.

Abilities
Requires the ability to produce graphic and multimedia artwork using current digital design tools and related hardware. Requires the ability to edit copy for scripts and advertisements. Requires the ability to apply design and layout software to import, export, and manipulate text, graphic, photographic, and other files in various software programs. Must be able to operate digital cameras, scanners, and basic video-editing tools. Must be able to learn to use content management systems (CMS) and web-based publishing tools to update visual content. Requires the ability to complete prepress processes and prepare files for both print and digital output. Must be able to function effectively under pressure and meet deadlines and timetables. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment; operate and setup exhibit displays and furnishings, and give presentations to small groups. Requires the ability to work productively and cooperatively with others.

Physical Abilities
Must be able to carry out the following physical ability with or without accommodation:
Requires the ability to function effectively indoors in an office/studio environment and occasionally outdoors, engaged in work of primarily a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires the ability to use vision (near and far) to write, draw, paint, observe work in progress, use tools, and to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment. Requires the ability to operate, activate, or use computers, peripherals, office equipment, and tools, utilizing manual and finger dexterity for tasks such as keyboarding, writing, drawing, and painting. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time and move to various District locations. Requires the ability to lift (from low, level, and overhead, max. 40 lbs.) and carry (max. 40 lbs.) to move equipment and supplies, including into and out of storage areas on an occasional basis.

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors, where some safety considerations exist from proximity to chemicals and fumes. Work may also include extended screen time using digital design equipment and occasional off-site photography or event support.

Salary/Fringe Benefits

Grade 36 on District Classified Employee Salary Schedule at ($5,954.88/month)

Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)

Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security.

Selection Procedure
After the application closing date, a search committee will review and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would like to follow-up regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to discuss specific recruitments.

Conditions of Employment This is a full-time, 12-calendar month classified position.
This is an in-person position. Up to one remote workday per week may be considered with manager approval and based on operational needs. The position may require flexible day and evening schedules depending on campus and community events.

Initial placement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment, employee is placed at Step 2.

Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process.

Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.

**Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Application Procedure
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hr@cerritos.edu as early as possible. While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before the application deadline or scheduled interview) helps ensure we can meet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requests made at any time.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is www.naces.org.

Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree) OR High School Diploma if applicable
3. Applicants must submit a portfolio or PDF containing 5-7 original design samples demonstrating a range of print and digital work. Examples may include publications, advertising or campaign materials, social media or digital graphics, flyers, posters, signage, presentations, promotional materials, or other relevant creative work. Applicants are encouraged to include work that best demonstrates their design skills, creativity, and range. For each sample, include a brief description of the project objective, your role, the intended audience, the software or tools used, and any brand, accessibility, production, or design considerations that influenced your work.
   
   

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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