Graphic Designer & Content Creator

**Overview** SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Graphic Designer and Content Creator to join our dynamic team. The Graphic Designer and Content Creator plays a vital role in shaping the visual identity of the College and ensures brand consistency across all marketing platforms. This position supports the College in effectively delivering on-brand messaging to our diverse audience of students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. **Responsibilities** * Creatively design and implement high-quality marketing collateral (print, digital and web) to drive engagement and strengthen the College's brand, mission and messaging. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives, translating them into visually engaging and effective designs. * Maintain brand consistency across all communication channels, ensuring adherence to OCC's branding guidelines. * Manage and contribute to the College's digital asset library, efficiently organizing and maintaining design files. * Stay current on industry trends and design best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our visual communications, stretch the brand's potential, and take meaningful risks. * Support other design-related projects as needed, including web, social media, photography, videography, and event support. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency in Graphic Design, Communication, Marketing or related field * Two years of professional experience in a graphic design role * Strong portfolio showcasing creative design skills and problem-solving abilities * Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) * Preferred qualifications: + Two years of agency experience as a graphic designer + Experience working in higher education is a plus but not a requirement + Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional development efforts to maintain currency in graphic design best practices and techniques and for the creation of effective and engaging content + Strong writing skills + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders + Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered. **Benefits** * Salary range: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience * Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including: + New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a) + Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included) * Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers