Part Time Illustrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.11 Hourly
Location : On Campus
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2600366
Department: Printing and Duplicating Service-SIUC
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Non-Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
FTE: 1.0
Description
The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by Printing, Packaging, and Production Workers Union of North America, DC 4, Local 6-505M. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit :
Under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor, makes tracings and freehand drawings for simple duplication processes.
Examples of Duties
• Meet with clients to define project scopes, objectives, and deadlines; handle routine correspondence.
• Design diverse print and digital materials-including postcards, signs, posters, brochures, newsletters, forms, books and decals-using Adobe InDesign as our core tool, alongside Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ensure all layouts, imagery and typography conform strictly to university branding standards and visual guidelines.
• Update archived files and maintain current files in most up-to-date file format.
• Prepare production proofs for clients, integrate feedback, and secure final approvals.
• Inspect, correct, and format digital files for printing to ensure accuracy prior to production.
• Create and manage data merges and layouts using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Excel, adhering to postal regulations for direct mail.
• Determine sheet sizes and create the most efficient digital imposition using industry software.
• Evaluate project requirements to select the best stock types, sizes, and bindery methods while balancing costs and availability.
• Prioritize projects, maintain order specifications, and track project statuses to meet deadlines.
• Utilize automation for repetitive formatting tasks and help develop internal workflows that improve overall efficiency.
• Advise on best practices for visual communication and provide technical experience regarding graphic design, prepress operations and project operations.
• Evaluate proofs and maintain high-quality, consistent final outputs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Supplemental Information
Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov
About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
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University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP)
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Describe your specific work experience making freehand or electronic generated drawings and tracings of charts, graphs, maps, and illustrations for photocopying processing, mimeograph stencils and multilith masters for use in classroom manuals, programs, newsletters, pamphlets, and bulletins.
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Describe your specific work experience designing and lettering signs, posters, programs, covers for pamphlets, newsletters, and similar materials, letters captions for photographs and illustrations, and prepare layouts for programs, newsletters, and pamphlets.
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