Lead Designer (# 201101535P)

Lead Designer

Personnel Requisition

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101535P

Job Title: Lead Designer

Location: Texas Township Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Pay Rate: Minimum of $46,939 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type: Staff

Department: C ollege Promotion

Job Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Do you enjoy using your creativity to find solutions to advertising challenges? Kalamazoo Valley is looking for a skilled designer to work with a variety of departmental colleagues in an internal marketing and communications agency environment that serves dozens of internal clients across the college.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Ml. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportuni ty

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Lead Designer as part of the college's Marketing Department. The Lead Designer will lead the college in protecting and expanding our brand, serving all of our college entities: the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, the Groves Center, The KVCC Foundation, the Bronson Healthy Living Campus, and the Acadia Commons Campus. The Lead Designer will be preparing college promotional materials such as catalogs, brochures, print ads and posters. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze data and devise marketing strategies that will recruit and retain students. Applicants should have knowledge of up-to-date processes and techniques for deploying traditional media ad campaigns; including broadcast, outdoor, print and on-line advertising. Strong photography skills are needed, as well as the ability to work with videographers. Applicants must also be experienced in creating engaging and strategic social media content.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and listener who can offer excellent customer service. We are looking for a patient problem solver who can sell the opportunities offered by a community college. Candidates should possess experience with Adobe Creative Suite Software and we would welcome expertise in Square Space or Joomla.

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as design and strategic multi-media marketing and four years of related experience.

Physical Demands: none

W ork Hours: Posting Date Closing Date:

Monday- Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm 05/14/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online at [email protected].

Applicants are required to upload a document containing a link that will allow the selection committee to view their professional portfolio of work.

EEO Statement

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by 05/31/2026.

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Letter of Recommendation

4. Other Document

5. Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents

1. Letter ofRecommendation 2

2. Professional References

PostingSpecific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Individuals who use tobacco productswill not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?

o Yes

o No