Graphic Design Coordinator

The Office of Communications is seeking a Graphic Designer to join its team! The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing art and copying layouts for materials to be presented by visual media. This role works with clients, specifically departmental managers, to advise, create and execute design standards and solutions to visual media objectives and/or requirements. The Graphic Designer not only develops design specifications for work produced by others but also monitors effectiveness and/or quality of final product. This position may lead others on a project basis.

The Graphic Designer designs art and copy layouts for materials such as illustrations, publications, graphs, charts, brochures, certificates, flyers, posters, slide presentations, etc. to be presented by visual media. Prepares presentation graphics for slides, overheads, etc. Uses computer software packages to manipulate images. Produces a variety of freehand artwork (e.g., drawings, illustrations, logograms, etc.). In addition, this position prepares computerized typeset documents using publishing and page layout software. Assists in quality control by proofing final artwork before submission. Checks projects for accuracy, design, color, format, alignment, and legibility. Works with advertising and/or marketing representatives to integrate copy and graphics most effectively. Determines size and arrangement of illustrations and copy. Selects type style and size. Arranges layout according to space availability and using knowledge of layout principles and design concepts. This position works closely with an additional designer and small team of student workers, assigning tasks and design work, proofing and submitting for review. This position reports to the Associate Director of Communications.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The hourly rate range for this position is $32.54 - $35.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Minimum Education: - Associate's Degree - Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: - 3 years Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Education in graphic or industrial design. - Work experience as graphic designer covering all aspects of artwork preparation and printing. - Requires thorough knowledge of typography, printing processes, selection of paper or printing surface and paper folding, binding and finishing.