This position will be open until filled.

Job Summary: The position is responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing the College’s visual identity standards and brand through graphic design pieces (including ads, billboards and printed materials) using various software programs (including Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoShop). The person hired will work collaboratively with colleagues through the graphic design revision and approval process to produce pieces that accurately reflect the diversity represented at the College. 

All applicants are required to submit the following materials:

1.  Résumé
2.  Two graphic design samples (The samples must have been designed within the last 12 months, and they must be dated. If you do not have any within that time period, we suggest you design them.)
3.  College Transcripts (if applicable)

Incomplete application materials and those that do not follow these directions will not be considered.

Interview Process

The interview process for this position will consist of three phases. Applicants who complete the application process and meet the position minimum requirements will be invited to interview in phase 1. Candidates will be notified of their status after each phase to confirm if they are moving forward in the selection process. 

• Phase 1: 30-minute interview with the search committee

• Phase 2: 30-minute interview with the search committee (different questions will be asked), 30-minute written exercise; 30-minute presentation with the Office of College Advancement team 

• Phase 3: 30-minute interview with the vice president of college advancement

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree and 5 years experience or a combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing Requirements: Valid driver’s license

Hiring Range: $18.77/hr - $23.47/hr

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing HACC’s values, mission and goals
• Demonstrated professional and personal commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity; value and respect differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender/gender identity, religion and socioeconomic background

Job Specific Task List:

• Develop and design engaging graphic design pieces, including but not limited to ads, billboards, templates and printed materials using various software programs, including Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite. Ensure each design is packaged and submitted according to established deadlines. (Essential)
• Maintain, follow and enhance the College’s visual identity and brand standards to ensure consistency in HACC’s voice and representation. (Essential)
• Collaborate with colleagues across the College to brainstorm, conceptualize, execute and finalize design projects Essential - (Essential)
• Work with an online project management system to manage work and handle projects accurately, efficiently and effectively. (Essential)
• Manage and respond to collegewide logo requests as they are received. (Essential)
• Develop print specification forms and manage print-project processes with vendors. (Essential)
• Stay updated on and implement design trends and tools to enhance the College’s visual identity representation. (Essential)
• Have strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. (Essential)
• Handle the College’s name badge, envelope, letterhead and business card processes. (Essential)
• Work at special College events as needed and assigned; assist with photography requests as needed and assigned. (Essential)
• 11. Handle other duties as assigned. (Standard)

Job Type: Part-Time (Less than 1,000 hours)

If part time, hours per week: 20

Work Arrangement

The graphic designer will have a hybrid work arrangement. They will:

• Work from home approximately 90% of the time

• Work from any of HACC’s five campuses approximately 10% of the time

These percentages are tentative and thus subject to change.

Equipment Requirements for part time, casual, adjunct and instructor positions: 

It is HACC’s expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.

Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome) https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/the-latest-version/

Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast https://www.speedtest.net/

Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC’s commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment. This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.