Pennsylvania State University
Part-Time Graphic Designer
Edtech.com's Summary
- Produce templates for college and extension print and digital materials.
- Support end users of templates within the College of Agricultural Sciences Marketing Unit.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Express and InDesign on macOS.
- Familiarity with design best practices, digital and print production, and social media trends.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Associate's degree in design or equivalent education and experience required.
- Familiarity with building accessibility into or remediating digital documents is a plus.
- Position offers part-time hours, up to 24 per week, with eligibility for fully remote work from select locations.
- Non-exempt hourly position requiring submission of cover letter, resume, and online portfolio link.
- Employment contingent on successful background checks per university policy.
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 primarily responsible for assisting with production of templates for college and extension print and digital materials as well as supporting template end users. Qualified candidates will be familiar with design best practices, digital and print production processes, social media trends, and must be highly proficient in Adobe Express and Indesign 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 an associate's degree in design, 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/CLEARANCES
Employment 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.
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