Position Title: Graphic Designer,Inter

Employee Classification: Graphic Designer,Inter

College/Division: NMSU Global Campus

Department: 440100-NMSU GLOBAL

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Remote

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  New Mexico State University’s Global Campus seeks a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer, Inter to support marketing and communications through effective visual design. This position focuses on creating branded graphics, print/digital materials, and social media assets while offering growth in a collaborative environment.

Classification Summary:
Under general supervision, responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality graphic-design artwork for digital, print and video communication pieces. Requires working knowledge of graphic-design equipment. May contact in-house or outside vendors to verify print specifications.

Classification Standard Duties:
Conceptualizes, designs, and produces curriculum, training, and/or promotional materials such as flyers, ads, brochures, logos, office signage, exhibits, and/or displays under general supervision. Designs and produces camera-ready art including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics, line-art, and/or photos. Creates electronically-designed page layouts and imports word processing files into page layouts, as appropriate to the position; may develop and produce web-based graphics, as requested. Produces technical and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publication, as appropriate to the requirements of the position. Consults with faculty and staff to identify their graphics needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the project; serves as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers. Coordinates the printing production process to ensure quality: writes printing and other reproduction specifications (selects ink, paper, and print quality); inspects proofs for accuracy; recommends contractors (typesetters, printers, illustrators, photographers, cartographers). Writes and edits basic copy, as appropriate, which may include press releases in some instances. May coordinate a graphics or photographic library and/or maintain digital records. May provide technical computer support and install software programs. May coordinate and lead the work of others. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design. Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures. Knowledge of printing and/or reproduction processes and techniques. Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.; SKILLS:Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs. Budget development and management skills as related to the production of new digital or traditional media communications. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment. Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations. Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements. Ability to develop print and/or reproduction specifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer, Intermediate to join the team in a remote capacity, supporting marketing and communications efforts through effective visual design. This position will assist with the creation of branded graphics, digital and print materials, and social media assets. This role is ideal for a designer with foundational experience looking to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Alyssa Lockman, alockman@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.