"Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator"

Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator at the Walla Walla campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Responsibilities:

The Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator collaborates with departments in designing and developing visual assets for both digital and print platforms, including marketing collateral, branded merchandise, and promotional materials. This position interacts with individuals inside and outside of the college, ensuring that project requests are handled through completion and billing is processed as needed. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications, this position ensures that brand standards and quality are met and coordinates with related outsourced services as needed.

This position requires exceptional design skills and strong project management skills, the ability to juggle multiple requests, stay organized, and keep communication flowing from concept to completion. This position will work in a fast-paced environment and balance high-quality creative output with efficient execution.

This position will also oversee the operation, supplies, and equipment to provide for an effective and efficient college print shop. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Essential Functions:

Graphic and Product Design

• Design and develop visual assets for both digital and print platforms, including marketing collateral, branded merchandise, website content, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Develop product concepts and visual solutions that reflect brand standards and engage intended audiences.
• Maintain brand consistency across all outputs while exploring fresh approaches to visual storytelling.
• Prepare and organize production-ready files for vendors, printers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively manage feedback and revisions, ensuring that final deliverables meet expectations and timelines.
• Build and maintain template library in compliance with brand standards and college needs.
• Assist the Director of Marketing Communications with development and maintenance of employee toolkit to include common marketing items and templates.
• Follow approved brand identity and related guidelines.
• Provide support to Director and others on digital marketing campaigns as needed. Serve as point of contact for digital advertising design.
• Continually monitor emerging design trends.

Project Coordinator

• Organize, prioritize, and track multiple design requests simultaneously, maintaining a clear workflow and meeting critical deadlines.
• Serve as a point of contact for design-related communications-gathering input, asking clarifying questions, and providing timely updates throughout each project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, outreach, and others) to understand objectives, provide creative input, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Oversee college's print shop

• Oversee operation of college's print shop space and operations.
• Provide support for all questions and requests related to print shop operations and related services.
• Source, quote, and order supplies, such as paper, toner, copier consumables, vinyl, ink, sub-straights, and large format print supplies.
• Maintain print shop equipment, and source/schedule outside maintenance as needed.

Competencies

• Knowledge of color theory, design principles and composition, methods and techniques of graphic design; effective application of materials and media; graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite familiarity.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and produce a variety of visual communication materials; design and produce electronic presentations; lay out and produce printed materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail-able to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Exceptional communication skills-confident in articulating ideas, clarifying needs, and collaborating across departments from project inception through final delivery.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, creative and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible and open to feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to represent the College in a positive and professional manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
• Associate's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent art school training. Professional experience may substitute for education requirement at the discretion of the College.
• Two (2) years of experience in a professional design role with a portfolio showcasing both digital and print design work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); SmartSheet or other collaboration tools a plus.
• Strong visual design fundamentals, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Understanding of spot colors, bleeds, crop marks, and imposition for both digital and offset printing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or a related field
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS.
• Familiarity with email template design.
• Familiarity with production processes and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with print shop finishing techniques such as trimming, folding, binding, scoring, perforating, and die-cutting.
• Ability to set up and operate finishing equipment (e.g., paper cutters, laminators, saddle stitchers, or coil binders).
• Comfortable troubleshooting minor print or finishing issues to help keep production on schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish