Visual Design Specialist

Department: Integrated Communications

Location: Jerry Sue Thornton Center

Reports To: Director, Creative Services

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5799

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5 p.m. (Flexible Options after Probationary Period and approval by Creative Director)

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Responsible for creating and maintaining the visual communications of the department and the College across print, interactive and broadcast media.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates and implements the College’s visual brand with creativity and appropriateness for a variety of media (including print, outdoor, interactive and broadcast) and target audiences
• Consults with clients to evaluate individual project needs in collaboration with Creative Director and Project Manager
• Prioritizes workload of multiple projects to meet deadlines, tracks project progress using project management software and other tracking tools and maintains files for accessibility
• Performs quality checks of final designs/proofs to ensure accuracy of content and design
• Maintains and updates internal style guides to ensure consistency and relevance of the College’s brand; provides training inside and outside the department on use of the brand
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or related field
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in visual design
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Visual Design theories, concepts and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Well-organized detail-oriented multi-tasker who proactively manages his/her time while juggling multiple deadline-driven projects
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Demonstrated intermediate project management skills
• Possess intermediate-level proficiency Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent software
• Possess aptitude for individual and collaborative work
• Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite emphasizing InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Ability to collaborate, persuade and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Communication
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Quality of Work
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated higher education experience
• Demonstrated experience with visual design for web and social media
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess familiarity with website content management systems
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
  
  

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Target Starting Salary Range: $55,000 to $59,000 

• The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). 
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.