Graphic Designer

This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $43,690.93.

Application Close Date/Time: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7 PM CT

The Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting in the development of market strategies and for producing materials designed to promote recruitment, retention, and the Parkland Brand.

The Graphic Designer is a full-time, 12-month, Professional Support Staff appointment on a schedule established by the Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations. The position involves completing assigned projects within deadlines, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and the possibility of being exposed to confidential information. The Graphic Designer must be able to think strategically, communicate clearly, and work diplomatically with a variety of clients, as well as have the ability to prioritize tasks, acquire and develop software skills, and stay current with trends in design, marketing, media, and video production.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
• Portfolio, or link to portfolio, with 3-5 samples of prior marketing graphic design work.
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with clients and the marketing team to develop marketing strategies incorporating a mix of traditional and new media while portraying the image of the college consistently, accurately, and professionally.
  
• Develop materials for traditional and digital media including video and motion graphics.
  
• Responsible for scheduling, producing, and editing video and motion graphics for TV/cable, YouTube, and the college’s social media outlets.
  
• Maintain the integrity of the Parkland College brand in electronic and printed publications including proper usage of the college logo, proper placement of postal indicia, and inclusion of ADA/EEO compliance and other regulatory statements.
  
• Produce materials for print and electronic media suitable for delivery to media outlets or to clients for in-house publication with professional typography, image/video editing, and layout.
  
• Develop projects using Adobe Creative Suite design tools, including but not limited to direct mail, print, web, and mobile advertising.
  
• Create and transmit electronic files to clients and vendors; coordinate project elements with clients, printers, and media vendors; schedule, art direct and provide post-production for photo and video shoots; and create original artwork as needed.
  
• Communicate with vendors about supplies.
  
• Assist with the training and supervision of student workers or interns.
  
• Review and recommend equipment and supply purchases.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) year degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience in an advertising agency or in-house creative department performing promotional design.
  
• Knowledge of typography, page layout, and the print- and video-production processes.
  
• Design skills and proficiency in current graphic design software (InDesign or equivalent, Illustrator, Photoshop), video editing and motion graphics software (Premier Pro, After Effects), and hardware (Macintosh computer, scanner).
  
• Experience troubleshooting issues with Macs and design software.
  
• Verbal abilities sufficient to write and proofread copy, communicate with coworkers and clients, and represent the college marketing department to other areas of the college.
  
• Ability to administer content management system to upload and maintain content for clients on the web site.
  
• Organizational abilities sufficient to manage paper and computerized photography, client files, and strategize web navigation.
  
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, a keen eye for design, and excellent team and problem-solving skill.
  
• Ability to prioritize, handle a heavy workload, and meet tight deadlines.
  
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer