The graphic design specialist at the college is the creative powerhouse behind our printed marketing materials. They collaborate with teams across Marketing & Communications, Admissions, College Advancement and academic departments to ensure every project shines. From collecting and analyzing project details to advising on publication formats and cost estimates, their magic touch extends to creating digital files, incorporating client feedback, and preparing files for production. Plus, they’re t... more details
Graphic Design Specialist
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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
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Position Information
Posting Number
S01565
Position Title
Graphic Design Specialist
Working Title
Graphic Design Specialist
Position Number
Position Type
Exempt
Division and Department Information
Division
Marketing and Communications
Department
Marketing & Communications
Posting Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
The graphic design specialist at the college is the creative powerhouse behind our printed marketing materials. They collaborate with teams across Marketing & Communications, Admissions, College Advancement and academic departments to ensure every project shines. From collecting and analyzing project details to advising on publication formats and cost estimates, their magic touch extends to creating digital files, incorporating client feedback, and preparing files for production. Plus, they’re the guardians of the college’s style guide, ensuring our brand shines consistently across campus and beyond in all format types. This role also involves creating digital designs for social media, the Dickinson website and other platforms.
Essential Functions:
Design and oversee the production of a wide range of marketing and communication print materials for the college, including but not limited to invitations, brochures, handbooks, bulletins, catalogues, newsletters, posters, advertisements, and various other documents, ensuring excellence in both print and digital formats. The role also involves creating digital designs for social media, the Dickinson website and other platforms as needed. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite software in conjunction with Microsoft 365 file management systems.
Prepare and supply design files to on and off campus printers for production and mail distribution. Collaborate with vendors to supply print-ready files for branded merchandise. Coordinate with Dickinson Print Center bulk mail technician to ensure all designed mail pieces adhere to USPS postal regulations.
Attend project meetings. Consult, counsel, and coordinate with editorial services and clients to collect their project information and graphic assets (photography, biographies, statistics). Prepare proof drafts for clients and integrate edits as needed based on feedback. Collaborate with campus photographers and videographers to capture stunning imagery to promote the Dickinson brand.
Oversee print production. Submit specifications to printers for quotes. Review production proofs and perform press checks as needed. Adjust original design files in a timely manner to keep production on schedule.
Disseminate graphics for web use to both internal and external clients that coordinate with printed publications. Ensure branding standards are maintained in all formats including college branded merchandise.
Assist with preparation and facilitation of campus events as needed including media relations and fulfilling production at campus print center when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Required: Associate’s Degree – Graphic Design
3-5 years Work Experience
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree – Graphic Design
Design and/or production experience may be substituted for a degree if the level of workmanship reflects a superior skill level.
A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
No
Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance
No
This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start.
No
Physical Demands
Work Schedule
Advertised Work Schedule
Number of hours/day
Number of hours/week
Proposed Start Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
07/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Closing Date
Application Review Begin Date
Is this a Temporary Position?
No
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
If Full-Time, please specify
12 month full-time (52 weeks)
If Part-Time, please specify
Other
EEO/Diversity Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Supplemental Questions
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CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
Consortium for Faculty Diversity
Employee Referral
HigherEdJobs.com
Jobs at Dickinson (http://jobs.dickinson.edu)
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Newspaper/publication
Patriot News
Radio
Referral from Dickinson staff, faculty, friend or family member
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