Graphic Designer

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic marketing, branding, graphic design, and visual communications support for the College of Business, including its academic departments, centers and institutes, Executive Education, and undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
• Research, conceptualize, design, and produce print and digital marketing materials that align with University and College branding standards and advance recruitment, retention, revenue generation, alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, and donor relations.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to develop creative solutions, coordinate photography and multimedia assets, manage project timelines, ensure quality control, and oversee production of promotional materials across multiple platforms.

Additional Position Information

• Education Required: Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in promotional or advertising print materials and publication design
• Skills Required: Excellent organizational and communication skills, familiarity with printing processes, working knowledge of current graphic design software programs, ability to create original designs, execute artwork, conceptualize design layouts, coordinate final production of a finished product, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to work independently and as part of a team, photography experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems.
• Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Working Conditions

• May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.