Graphic Artist

Graphic Artist

Salary

$15.80 - $23.20 Hourly

Location

Bradenton

Job Type

Staff /Administration

Department

Marketing

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work days

M-F

Desired start date

11/2/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary

Designs and produces art and copy layouts for all client materials, SCF brands (FTIC, CTE, CCD), platforms (SCF.edu, MYSCF, mobile) and initiatives.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• Creates designs that can be produced in appropriate formats.
• Designs print and digital media as part of a complete marketing campaign, including but not limited to; product fact sheets, folders, advertisements, newsletter layouts, posters, training material, presentations, invitations, graphics, logos, etc.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop concept and creative plan.
• Reviews and presents final layout to supervisor and/or client for approval.
• Proofreads and edits all work.
• Completes projects in accordance with time constraints and deadlines. Assists in coordinating production deadlines, including liaison efforts with external vendors.
• Prepares final layout for printer on paper, film or electronic media. Coordinates with printers and other outside vendors. Checks proofs. Reviews quality of final product before release to client. Maintains image resource files.
• Works collegially with lead graphic artist, and other marketing staff.
• Logs all assigned tasks in the production log.
• Remains current in new graphic design trends, including hardware and software advances. Evaluates new techniques and recommends alternatives to improve materials, to maximize impact and remain cost competitive.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Supervisory Experience:

No supervisory experience required.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart or schedule form.

• Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of current graphics software, basic knowledge of word processing, Internet and web graphic software and peripheral equipment. Must be proficient in use of College e-mail, Internet and other College required software.

• Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

Responsibility for People and Property:

This position is responsible for maintenance of graphic arts equipment and supplies.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts

This position has regular contact with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and frequent contact with administrators.

• External Contacts

This position has regular contact with printers and service bureaus and community organizations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, caustic chemicals or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the website for more information .

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

To learn more details, visit our SCF Human Resources webpage.

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Do you have Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (FL)

Address 5840 26th Street West

Bradenton, Florida, 34207

Phone 941-752-5375