Graphic Artist

About the Role

The Greece Central School District is committed to fostering a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity as fundamental values. We seek a Graphic Artist to contribute collaboratively with staff to uphold and promote these principles across our policies, services, and programs.

This position involves advancing the district’s visual branding by designing high-quality print and digital materials that support various school initiatives and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Create diverse print and digital communications such as flyers, newsletters, reports, posters, infographics, signage, and advertisements.
• Design complex, multi-page publications including budget documents and strategic plans.
• Apply and help refine district brand standards for visual consistency across all platforms and departments.
• Prepare accurate, print-ready files and coordinate with external printers and vendors.
• Work closely with school administrators and leaders to develop and proof visual communication solutions.
• Convert complex data into accessible and visually appealing formats for varied audiences.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain organized libraries of design files, templates, photography, and digital assets.
• Support communications through video production and editing or quickly develop such proficiency.
• Contribute to creative planning sessions related to district events and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one of the following educational-experience combinations:
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Advertising Design, Multimedia Design and Development, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, New Media, Videography or related fields plus one year of paid, full-time or part-time equivalent experience in desktop publishing, graphic design, or videography.
• Associate's degree in one of the above fields plus three years of relevant paid experience.
• Five years of paid, full-time or part-time equivalent experience in desktop publishing, graphic design, or videography.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
• Degree must be from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution; foreign degrees require independent verification.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license or demonstrate ability to fulfill transportation needs of the position.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced understanding of graphic design principles including typography, layout, composition, color theory, visual hierarchy, and branding.
• Strong skills in visual storytelling and conveying complex information clearly.
• Experience with print production workflows, color management, and commercial printing standards.
• Familiarity with established brand guidelines and collaborative work with external vendors and printers.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for print and digital media.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, adept at juggling multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail with dedication to professionalism and confidentiality in educational settings.
• Basic photography, photo editing, and digital asset management skills.
• Familiarity with social media content creation, digital marketing, and short-form video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro is a plus.

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
• Provide a professional portfolio with a minimum of 10 original design pieces demonstrating expertise in publication design, branding, typography, and layout.
• Note: Portfolios relying mostly on pre-made templates or AI-generated designs will not be considered.
• Selected candidates will undergo a design test based on district-provided materials during the interview stage.

Additional Information

• Salary starts at $50,000 annually.
• Position is under the GUSS collective bargaining agreement.
• Workday runs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 7.5 paid hours across an 8.5-hour day.
• Employment spans a full 12-month work year.
• Reports to the Director of Communications.
• All new hires require NYSED fingerprint clearance before starting.
• The district does not discriminate on any legally protected basis.