Senior Graphic Designer
Position Title | Graphic Designer Senior |
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Working Title | Senior Graphic Designer |
Location | Olympia |
EEO Statement |
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505. |
Union Represented | Yes |
Overtime Eligible | Yes |
Monthly FTE | 1 |
Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) | $3,718.00 |
Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) | $5,003.00 |
Cyclic Position | No |
Cyclic Details | n/a |
Project Position | No |
End Date | n/a |
Special Note |
This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. |
Position Purpose |
This position plans, designs, develops, and coordinates the production of graphic design, including outreach and marketing products, publications, student recruitment materials, direct mail, digital and print advertisements, and media presentations. The position takes a leading role in the creation, development, and delivery of graphic design products that advance Evergreen’s goals of student recruitment and retention. |
Nature and Scope |
Under the general direction of the Creative and Web Manager, the incumbent works with clients across campus to prioritize and complete graphic design projects, including developing and managing project budgets; implementing and ensuring compliance with branding and design standards; accepting or declining requested projects; consulting and providing advice on graphic design needs; and coordinating, specifying, and requesting printing services from vendors. The position requires senior-level knowledge and skill in graphic design, and exercises decision-making and management responsibility for campus publications, keeping many simultaneous projects on schedule. Work performed by this position supports the most urgent and important college goals, such as student recruitment. As a key member of the creative team, this position is an ambassador of the Evergreen brand and works to curate and shape the visual identity of the college. |
Essential Functions |
• Manage assigned projects and consult with clients and stakeholders to determine the scope of projects, develop and manage budget, consider audience, and develop project goals, objectives, and timelines. |
Additional Duties | |
Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
• Advanced skill in graphic design concept development, design, and production. |
Minimum Qualifications | |
Desired Qualifications |
• Bachelor’s degree in design, art, communications, or related field. |
Conditions of Employment |
• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work. |
Benefits |
A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen’s excellent employee benefits, please view http://www.evergreen.edu/payroll/benefits.htm |
Posting Number | S2020-006 |
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Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Open Date | 01/30/2020 |
Close Date | 02/18/2020 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #1: Describe your project management skills, including the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership, time management, task management, communication, teamwork, and conflict management.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #2: Describe your skill in establishing and managing project budgets, ability to oversee competitive bidding processes, good negotiation skills, and ability to manage external vendors.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #3: Describe your ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Desired Qualification #1: Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in design, art, communications, or related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Desired Qualification #2: Describe how you meet this qualification: Five years of progressively responsible experience in a graphic design or related role, preferably in an advertising agency or graphic design firm.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Desired Qualification #3: Describe how you meet this qualification: Current, direct experience designing or overseeing digital and print projects.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Desired Qualification #4: Describe how you meet this qualification: Proficiency with industry-standard digital design tools in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office products, on a Macintosh operating system.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Desired Qualification #5: Describe how you meet this qualification: Experience working in higher education or with higher education clients.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Sample of graphic design work #1 (maximum size 10 MB)
- Sample of graphic design work #2 (maximum size 10 MB)
- Sample of graphic design work #3 (maximum size 10 MB)