"Graphic Designer"

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.

Job Description

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

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.