Graphic Designer bei Columbia Basin College

About the Department

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Graphic Designer to perform graphic design, illustration and related tasks in support of College programs, instruction, marketing and public relations. This position is responsible for general design and layout of printed and branded materials, advertisements (digital and printed), online newsletters, digital displays, marketing tools, social media platforms, web designs, video and related supplies. This position will create content for the College’s social media platforms and digital software systems. This position reports to the Director for Marketing & Communications.

This position closes on September 14, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
 

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Christopher Bonilla at [email protected] or (509) 542-4557.

Position Duties

• Conceptualize, design, and produce graphic projects based on intended use, audience, budget, distribution, and departmental goals; collaborate with Printing, Graphic Design, and Marketing staff to accomplish tasks;

• Operate Mac and PC platforms using Adobe Creative Cloud software for page layout, illustration, and photo manipulation; use various printing equipment including standard color printers and large-format plotters;

• Select colors, images, and typefaces; determine layout and placement of visual and textual elements; create typographic compositions and perform photo and illustration manipulations for both print and web formats;

• Work with College employees to provide guidance on effective use of graphic design, production techniques, cost efficiency, and mailing list preparation; offer ideas and suggestions to enhance communication materials;

• Produce and package complex, multi-page black-and-white and color documents; create illustrations and projections from verbal instructions, consultations, samples, and reference materials;

• Ensure all visual materials meet institutional branding guidelines, logo usage standards, ADA accessibility requirements, and applicable laws and regulations;

• Occasionally use digital cameras to photograph staff, students, or events; download, retouch, and edit digital images for incorporation into design projects;

• Complete physical production tasks such as cutting, mounting, folding, and other finishing work on printed materials;

• Serve as a liaison with translation teams to translate written content into other languages for college publications and materials;

• Assist in resizing, uploading, and inserting imagery on the college website; collaborate on website design modifications; create and post content to social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter; and

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college-level training in graphic arts, illustration, drafting or closely related field;
• One(1)year of graphic design experience;
• Experience designing digital materials for web and print marketing campaigns; and
• Portfolio of your work including three (3) print and three (3) digital examples*.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with printing processes, including offset printing, plate making, process color reproductions, digital imaging and digital output; and
• Advanced skills working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

*Portfolio should be uploaded in the attachments section of the application.

Skills and Abilities
Customer Service Skills: Manage difficult or emotional customer interactions; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments;

Design Skills: Generate creative solutions; translate concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify designs; apply design principles; demonstrate attention to detail;

Professionalism: Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments;

Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality;

Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; Listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions; Demonstrate group presentation skills; Participate in meetings; Structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; Review and edit written work constructively; Ability to tailor to audience in mind;

“Yes, And”/Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments; the ability to accept constructive criticism and cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the "Yes, And" culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity); and

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth.

Other Qualifications

This position is a full-time classified staff position. This position is overtime eligible and the typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the College. This position is available immediately.

 

Process Note

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

Conditions of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
 

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Other Job Elements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an incumbent when performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

 

Working Conditions

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

 

Union Clause
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). Internal promotional, transfer and voluntary demotion applicants who have skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position will be considered prior to consideration of other applicants.

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