Graphic Design & Digital Arts Lab Coordinator

Title: Graphic Design & Digital Arts Lab Coordinator

Position Type: Administrator Full Time

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Arts, Communication, Design and Education Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $71,000.00

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success.

Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

The Graphic Design & Digital Arts Lab Coordinator provides dedicated leadership for the Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) program at Community College of Denver. This position oversees specialized technology and lab facilities, delivers instruction in graphic design, trains faculty and students on industry-standard equipment and software, and directs DZGN Studio—CCD’s student-centered, work-based learning auxiliary operating as an outward-facing design business. The Director ensures students gain hands-on, industry-aligned experience that prepares them for successful careers in the creative economy, while building external partnerships and generating revenue reinvested into the program.

This is a 12-month, full-time APT (Administrative/ Professional/ Technical) position. This position is grant-funded during the initial period (through June 2028); a transition and sustainability plan is in place for continued funding through DZGN Studio revenue generation. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support studio operations and industry events.

Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot all Graphic Design and Digital Arts lab equipment, including iMac/Mac Book workstations, Wacom tablets, large-format printers, collaboration pods, instructional touchscreens, and future equipment purchases deemed necessary for industry-aligned experiences. Coordinate future equipment purchases, existing equipment scheduling, maintenance contracts, software licensing (including Fontself and Pantone Connect), and ensure open studio hours for student access.

Teach Graphic Design and Digital Arts courses (including MGD 1094/2094) as assigned, ensuring consistent, credentialed instructional coverage and reducing reliance on adjunct instructors. Integrate lab equipment and digital tools into the curriculum, creating structured, project-based learning experiences aligned with industry workflows and workforce needs.

Direct DZGN Studio as an outward-facing student design business, leading new business development, managing client relationships, project workflows, revenue generation, and reinvestment of funds into program resources, scholarships, and student opportunities. Embed service-learning and work-based learning experiences into the MGD curriculum and expand external partnerships with Denver’s creative industries.

Provide training and ongoing technical support to faculty, instructors, and students on lab equipment, software platforms, and design workflows. Develop training materials and documentation to ensure equitable access to technology and instructional resources across the MGD program.

Collaborate with the Department Chair, faculty, and industry partners to support program review, assess student outcomes (retention, completion, equipment usage, studio project completions), and contribute to CCD’s strategic goals around student success and workforce partnerships. Track and report on DZGN Studio revenue, reinvestment, and program impact…