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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Graphic Designer. This role supports the College of Agricultural Sciences Marketing Unit by assisting with design and production of print and digital materials, reporting to the art director. The designer must manage multiple projects, apply design best practices, and be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, and Figma on macOS.

Highlights

Design and produce college and extension print and digital marketing materials.
Report directly to the art director.
Utilize expertise in design, typography, print, and digital production processes.
Stay current with social media trends and integrate accessibility into digital documents.
Required proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, and Figma on macOS.
Must hold a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of experience in print and digital design, or equivalent education and experience.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and online portfolio link with applications.
Non-exempt hourly position with a maximum of 24 hours per week.
Eligible for fully remote work from select locations.
Employment requires successful background check completion as per university policies.

Part-Time Graphic Designer Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Agricultural Sciences Marketing Unit is seeking a skilled part-time graphic designer.

The position will report to the art director and is responsible for assisting with design and production of college and extension print and digital materials. Qualified candidates will have a thorough understanding of design and typography best practices, digital and print production processes, social media trends, and must be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, and Figma on macOS. The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills along with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently while consistently meeting deadlines. Familiarity with building accessibility into and/or remediating digital documents is a plus.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in print and digital design and production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A cover letter, resume, and link to an online portfolio is required with all applications.

This is a non-exempt hourly position offering a maximum of 24 hours weekly and is eligible for fully remote work from select locations. See https://hr.psu.edu/more/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Agricultural Sciences Marketing Unit is seeking a skilled part-time graphic designer.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.