Graphic Designer

Essential Duties

• Design and produce creative assets for institutional marketing campaigns, academic programs, athletics, events, student services, advancement initiatives, and community outreach efforts
• Create print and digital materials including advertisements, brochures, social media graphics, signage, presentations, email graphics, apparel concepts, environmental graphics, and promotional materials
• Support execution of college-wide branding initiatives while ensuring consistency with institutional graphic standards and messaging
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Public Relations team to execute projects tied to recruitment, enrollment, retention, and institutional awareness campaigns
• Aid in the creation of visual assets for social media, digital advertising, websites, video graphics, and campus communications
• Prepare production-ready files for print vendors and external partners
• Assist in photography, event branding, and visual storytelling efforts as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in project intake, proofing, revision, and approval workflows established by the Marketing and Public Relations division
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries and design files
• Stay informed on current design trends, higher education marketing trends, accessibility standards, and evolving creative technologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field
• At least three years of professional graphic design experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and production capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field
• Experience working in higher education, athletics, public relations, marketing, or agency environments
• Experience designing for both print and digital platforms
• Knowledge of social media design best practices and digital advertising formats
• Experience with photography, motion graphics, video graphics, or web design
• Familiarity with brand management and institutional communications workflows

Rate of Pay

$43,628 annualized *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.