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Graphic Designer

Employer
Juniata College
Location
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 1, 2024

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Graphic Designer

Posting Number
20110563

Pay Rate
Starting at $46,300 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Type
Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College seeks an innovative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support the Marketing and Communications team. This position will support and elevate the College’s visual brand identity across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and quality in all visual touchpoints. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about graphic design, multimedia creation, and the opportunity to shape and represent Juniata’s identity through creative, compelling content.

Location Requirement: This role is on location at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. By working on campus, the graphic designer builds collaborative relationships and strengthens on-campus communication with campus stakeholders.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Brand Identity Management: Ensure consistent use of Juniata College’s brand standards and visual identity across digital and print media, social media, advertising, signage, and promotional materials.
Multimedia Design: Create high-quality multimedia content (e.g., graphics, short-form video editing, animations, photography, digital marketing) tailored for various platforms, from print, social media, and email to advertisements, billboards, and digital design, that engages and informs our diverse audiences.
Content Collaboration: Partner with the Marketing and Communications team and various campus departments to develop, refine, and implement visual content for campaigns and initiatives that align with the College’s strategic goals.
Asset Library Maintenance: Design, organize, and maintain a library of digital assets, templates, and brand resources for internal use.
Design Innovation: Stay current with multimedia design trends, emerging media formats, and best practices in higher education, proactively recommending creative ideas to elevate the College’s visual storytelling.
• Monitor spending and budget, maintaining project records for financial accountability.
• Review creative briefs to ensure clarity and actionable insights before starting design work.
• Present creative concepts to marketing teams with clear rationale and strategic alignment.
• Make proactive recommendations to streamline creative processes and enhance efficiency.
• Develop production calendars and deadlines for assigned projects.
• Prepare vendor bid specifications, including paper selection, bindery, and delivery requirements.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/ EOE

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, integrated media arts, integrated media design, or related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 0 to 3 years of graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating design skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Demonstrated technical skills and creativity with digital and analog illustration techniques and methods.
• Demonstrated technical skills with Lightroom, Premier Pro, and After Effects.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout composition, with the ability to apply these elements to reinforce the College’s brand identity.
• Demonstrated experience with digital and print design, showcasing an eye for detail, consistency, and creativity.
• Ability to stay current on technology and design trends, especially within multimedia, to bring fresh ideas and innovation to projects.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with a collaborative approach and willingness to incorporate feedback.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and their visual content needs.

Supervision Required/Given

• Report to the Director of Design and Creative Services.
• Provide guidance and training to student assistants in graphic design tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic video production, creating storyboards, and managing detailed logistics with student videographers, a commitment, and interest in professional growth to advance marketing and communications.
• Photography or interest in developing skills is a plus.
• Basic awareness of design thinking principles, including empathy, ideation, and prototyping, to support innovative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with human-centered design approaches, understanding user needs, and creating designs prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity.

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

Why Join Juniata College?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community by helping shape its brand and creating work that supports students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader Juniata community. If you’re passionate about graphic design, multimedia, and brand storytelling – and want to bring your talents to higher education – we’d love to hear from you!

Application Requirements
All applicants must submit the following for consideration for this role:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three references
• Digital portfolio of student and professional work using one of the following methods:
  1. Website or Online Portfolio Link: Preferred for ease of access and viewing.
  2. PDF Portfolio File: With a maximum file size of 10 MB. If your PDF exceeds the 10MB limit, please use a file-sharing link like Google, Dropbox, or WeTransfer.


Posting Detail Information

Open Date
11/01/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Relative (please explain in follow up question)
    • School
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    • Other (please explain in follow up question)
  2. If you were referred by a person, advertisement or other, please explain here:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Portfolio (document)
  2. Portfolio (website)
  3. List of 3 References
  4. Additional Document 1


Company

 Juniata College

Juniata College is a cohesive community of interesting, inquisitive, hardworking, and fun individuals who think deeply about who we are meant to be. We believe there is no better place on the planet for discovering your passions, developing your intellect and your heart, and ultimately becoming the author of your own powerful story. If you are thinking about joining our community, explore some of our most distinctive assets below.

Juniata College believes in and embraces the liberal arts and as such, we encourage and seek mutual benefit through diversity of thought and approach which enriches our academic community, as well as the lives of our students and colleagues. Juniata College is committed to creating a welcoming community supported by relationships based on collaboration and mutual respect. We endeavor to create an inclusive learning environment where members with different perspectives and backgrounds can learn, contribute, and thrive.

 

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