Digital Designer

Digital Designer

Limited Term

Georgia State University

Perimeter College

For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway to higher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On five campuses and online, students take advantage of our support and small classes to build a solid academic foundation that enables them to reach their goals. Perimeter College at Georgia State University is dedicated to student success and innovative teaching. In the dynamic and changing landscape of higher education, it provides more than access to a college education. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Our team is committed to paving the way for students to ignite their passion for learning, cultivate their talents and skills, and transform their lives. Through our academically talented faculty and outstanding staff, Perimeter College is strategically poised to continue the success of educating students that began more than 60 years ago when it first opened its doors in 1964 in Clarkston, Georgia. Since then, the college has grown to include four additional campuses throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area (Alpharetta, Decatur, Dunwoody, Newton) and has become a pioneer in the online learning space, while also offering more than 30 pathways leading to an associate degree.

Perimeter College is seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Digital Designer

This position provides graphic and creative support to Perimeter College’s Public Relations and Marketing Communications office. To effectively support our growing communications initiatives, the addition of a dedicated digital designer is essential. As visual storytelling becomes increasingly critical in engaging diverse audiences across digital and print platforms, the demand for high-quality, on-brand creative assets has significantly increased. A digital designer will enhance our ability to produce compelling visuals for campaigns, presentations, social media, and internal communications, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all materials. This role will also streamline production timelines, reduce reliance on external vendors, and allow for more agile responses to emerging needs. Investing in this position will directly contribute to elevating our brand presence and improving stakeholder engagement.

WHAT MAKES GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY a GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Digital Designer are the following:

• Functions as the top designer for digital and print communications for Perimeter College.

• Maintain the integrity of the University's visual identity guidelines.

• Handle strategic digital and print design projects from conceptualization to completion.

• Design and produce visual assets to be used on digital and print platforms in various ways.

• Stay up to date on design trends for digital and print media.

• Serve as an expert on the use of Perimeter College logos and branding tools.

• Work closely with writers, designers, photographers, illustrators, and editors to assist with digital and print communications.

• Work with web developers to design visual assets for web pages.

• Art directs photo and video shoots.

• Format and upload marketing slides to digital screens.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong management and design skills.

• Knowledge of design for digital and print media used in Public Relations and Marketing Communications.

• Knowledge of Mac OS and design programs (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Media Encoder)

• Knowledge of CRMs and CMSs preferred (i.e., WordPress and Salesforce)

• Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers.

• Ability to ideate at the concept level as well as the visual.

• Ability to multi-task, train staff, supervise, and use independent judgment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references

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