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SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer & Content Creator

Do you have a passion for visual storytelling and a knack for bringing ideas to life through compelling design? Onondaga Community College (OCC) 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.

MAJOR 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.

MINIMUM 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of branding principles and brand management practices
• Creative and innovative thinking, with a passion for exploring innovative design solutions and considering novel solutions to problems
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team as well as independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; maintain a flexible attitude and schedule as needed. Evenings and weekend work may be occasionally required

• Salary range is: $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.

Application Instructions:

• For full consideration, please attach a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript related to the field.  
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor.  Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu with any questions.

SUNY OCC Careers

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.