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Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer)

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Position Information

Position Title

Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer)

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West Valley College

Position Summary Information

The Department of Marketing and Communications is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly skilled Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer) to join our dynamic team. This position serves as the college’s primary graphic designer and brand steward, guiding the visual identity of West Valley College across all platforms and ensuring design excellence that reflects the institution’s mission and values. The Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer) will play a key role in the college’s upcoming brand update, contributing to the look, feel, and evolution of West Valley College’s refreshed visual identity.

West Valley College, part of the West Valley–Mission Community College District, is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution enrolling approximately 15,000 students annually. Located minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley, the college sits on a tranquil, park-like 143‑acre campus in Saratoga. Our students represent diverse communities from across the region, including Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Learn more about our student population and success data on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer) will perform a wide range of creative duties in the development and execution of design projects. This includes conceptualizing, designing, and producing visual materials—such as print and digital advertisements, brochures, reports, banners, social media graphics, outreach materials, and other marketing collateral that support the college’s instructional, student support, and administrative priorities.

The Principal Visual Designer (Graphic Designer) will also collaborate on art direction for key initiatives such as photo shoots, campus publications, and major campaigns, ensuring consistency with West Valley’s visual identity. The role involves coordinating with writers, photographers, and the Web Content Developer to align brand storytelling across digital and print environments.

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and detail‑oriented design professional who thrives in a fast‑paced and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong aesthetic judgment, data-informed decision‑making, and a passion for inclusive, equity‑centered design. This person must be adept at balancing creativity with strategy, working effectively with diverse stakeholders, and modeling professionalism and emotional intelligence.

In transferring students to four‑year universities, West Valley College is ranked number one in transfer in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area and number four in California out of 116 community colleges. Our reputation is built on academic excellence, a dedicated team of faculty and staff, and a deep commitment to equity and student success.

West Valley College acknowledges the historic inequities within higher education and is actively engaged in long‑term work toward equity, social justice, and racial justice. We embrace accountability and act with courage, grace, and humility in our shared commitment to learning, unlearning, and transformation.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of our diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

Assignment

100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of February 2026. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is represented by the West Valley‑Mission Classified Employees Association (WVMCEA), Office, Technical & Business Services Employee Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s) :

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Abilities to :

Interpret charts, graphs and qualitative / quantitative data in order to perform research into optimal media placements for targeted demographic groups.???

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Working Conditions

Other Duties

Physical Demands

Application Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact :

Office of Human Resources, Attn : Recruitment

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

Phone : (408) 741‑2174 Fax : (408) 741‑2564

Email : Careers@wvm.edu

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION :

EEO STATEMENT

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Posting Number

FY22 / 23‑299FT

Open Date

11 / 18 / 2025

Close Date

12 / 09 / 2025

Open Until Filled No

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West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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