Graphic Design Specialist

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open-access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a comprehensive community college, PVCC provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

About the role

The Marketing and Media Relations Office seeks a Graphic Design Specialist to support College campaigns and promotions. This position will serve as a member of the College’s Marketing and Media Relations team, collaborating with specialists in graphic design, multimedia design, social media, marketing, and outreach. The Graphic Design Specialist works with the Director of Marketing and Media Relations and all team members to promote and manage the reputation of the PVCC brand and engage prospective students and the community through a variety of strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design literature and print materials for general and program-related marketing campaigns, student recruitment, and marketing outreach, including:
  • Print and digital ads
  • Posters, flyers, postcards, rack cards, fact sheets
  • Print publications
  • Multimedia/video
  • Closed-circuit TV
  • Web design and social media platforms
• Prepare publications and projects for prepress/printing.
• Maintain active knowledge of industry standards and the latest graphic design trends and technologies, especially as related to community colleges and higher education.
• Maintain the PVCC brand.
• Participate in team meetings and full college events.
• Assist with designing creative content for internal displays and presentation materials (PPT) as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
• At least three years’ experience with demonstrated success in graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe’s Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Reader software.
• Demonstrated experience with typography and typesetting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of editorial layout.
• Experience designing graphic components for diverse digital platforms—video, social media, web, etc.
• Concept creation and understanding of campaign alignment.
• Strong written, oral, and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Expertise in print design and organizational branding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web design.

Pay

$24 - $28 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 25 hours per week, up to an average of 29 hours per week based on projects and events. Ability to work onsite five hours per day, Monday through Friday.