Creative Design Training Coordinator

Creative Design Training Coordinator

Salary

$20.75 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202600562

Division

Business Services

Department

Print Shop

Opening Date

10/13/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Responsible for designing and printing new files for both existing and new customers; which include both internal College departments and entities outside the College. Additionally this position will assist in coordinating file preparation and production training for student interns.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate file preparation and production work for student interns.
• Train students on the latest printing trends including pre-flighting and print file preparation.
• Instruct students on wide format file prep including cut line engraving and dimensional cutting.
• Work with print shop staff to train students on wide format printing and cutting.
• Develop materials independently based on individual client objectives that meet the highest standards of excellence.
• Serve as a liaison between shop and customers.
• Arrange project meeting or phone calls with customers to develop materials.
• Generate proofs that accurately reflect alterations/instructions independently.
• Manage multiple projects at one time and prioritize workload to effectively meet deadlines in a fast paced high turn around environment.
• Preflight documents or set up documents appropriately for the Print Shop and ensure marketing materials meet postal regulations.
• Provide professional services to office inquiries in the absence of other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in print or design required.

Experience Requirements:

2 years experience in design or print required. Some teaching or training experience preferred. Demonstrated professional experience in graphic design field and previous experience in an office environment expert in Adobe Creative Suite Publishing software programs. Portfolio and proof of expediency in these programs required.

Knowledge:

Design principles such as font usage, color schemes, electronic design process, preflighting, develop ideas from concept to final product, understanding of the printing industry, editing marks.

Skills:

Manual dexterity, ability to use complex machinery, ability to trouble shoot technical equipment. Proficient in adobe creative suite. Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.

Personal Requirements:

Self-starter and ability to work independently, ability to understand a clients instructions/goals for projects and develop materials that meet those objectives, accept constructive criticism. Ability to work with all levels of administration, faculty, staff, students and community.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Lake Land College

Address 5001 Lake Land Boulevard

Mattoon, Illinois, 61938-9366

Phone 2172345410

Website https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources/