Graphic Designer - Berkshire Community College

About Berkshire Community College:

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Job Description:

The Graphic Designer is an in-person position based at Berkshire Community College (BCC). This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the BCC branding guidelines, influencing how the College is perceived in print and online, and contributing to the on-campus visual identity.

The Graphic Designer ensures that internal and external members of the community experience a cohesive and compelling visual environment. The Graphic Designer plays a central part in shaping the BCC narrative through collaborative storytelling and represents the Marketing department at in-person meetings with internal and external partners.

Working on-site at the BCC campus, the Graphic Designer creates purpose-driven, branded graphic design that supports the College's strategic goals. This position requires daily collaboration with colleagues in the Marketing and Communications Office and other on-campus departments. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of design projects from concept to physical or digital delivery while upholding consistent branding and high-quality standards.

Design projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Print and electronic marketing materials
• Campus-wide signage
• Publications
• Web graphics

This role also includes on-campus event photography, support for on-site printing needs, and organization of the College's digital assets. The Graphic Designer builds and maintains relationships with on-campus stakeholders and local vendors to ensure alignment with BCC's brand identity.

This role also is responsible for other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree with formal graphic design training
• A minimum of 3 years of professional design experience
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premier, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
• Experience with filming, editing, and publishing content for commercials, streaming, or social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to create visually effective designs, both technically and aesthetically
• Experience with the four-color printing process and printing services
• Ability to create content following established brand guidelines or ensuring brand standards in presentations and communications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse campus community
• Ability to work in-person as part of a campus-based team
• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines independently
• Maintains discretion and demonstrates professionalism at all times

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and content management systems
• Background in designing wayfinding or branded signage to enhance visual appeal or campus navigation
• Higher education experience
• Familiarity using Fiery printing software
• Familiarity with project management software, preferably Asana
• Experience developing high-impact presentations with animation, audio, and video

Additional Information:

• Source of Funding: State
• Salary: $58,000 - $65,000 per year; full-time; benefited
• Area of Assignment: Marketing & Communications
• Reports to: Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
• Non-Unit Professional
• Effective Date: September 2025

Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College's security report is available on the BCC Website.

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board. Those selected as finalists will be required to provide the names, titles, institutions, and business and home phone numbers of three references.

Position is posted until filled; application review begins on August 18, 2025.