Arts and Science Graphic Designer

About the role

The University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support communications and marketing work within UVA’s largest academic unit. This role brings A&S initiatives, accomplishments, and research to life through creative and visual storytelling across all channels. Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, the Graphic Designer will execute visual design work—from concept development to final production—translating marketing strategy into clear, effective, on-brand materials across a multi-channel communications matrix. The successful candidate will be familiar with emerging design trends and have a strong grasp of page layout, typography, color theory, digital accessibility, and the application of visual assets such as photography and illustration.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling marketing and communications materials for Arts & Sciences
• Apply design techniques, tools, and layout/typography principles to execute marketing strategy across formats
• Implement existing brand identity consistently across all design touchpoints
• Follow University and A&S graphic standards, style guides, and design processes
• Participate and proactively engage in creative briefings, design reviews, and content planning meetings
• Contribute to a positive team culture defined by collaboration, optimism, and a firm belief in the value of a liberal arts education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory, and use of photography/illustration assets
• Familiarity with the design process from concept through final production, including pre-press and printing essentials and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability of operating in an agile and collaborative work environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience executing design concepts across multiple platforms
• Ability to manage several design projects and evolving priorities at once while meeting deadlines
• Experience with simple animation (Adobe After Effects)
• User experience/interface design experience
• Experience designing for a strongly branded organization or higher education

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000–$80,000

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule is available, dependent upon the needs of the department and the incumbent's performance.