Graphic Designer

This role sits within UNH’s central creative team and is prioritized for work supporting Advancement, including fundraising, alumni engagement, donor stewardship, and major giving initiatives. While Advancement is a primary focus, the Graphic Designer also supports projects across the university as needed, working within a centralized, audience-centric, brand-led creative model.

Responsibilities

• Design Execution – 65%
  • Concept and execute visual materials across print and digital channels in support of Advancement and broader UNH marketing initiatives.
  • Produce a wide range of design deliverables including (but not limited to) fundraising appeals, donor communications, event materials, publications, social media graphics, digital ads, presentations, signage, and campaign assets.
  • Translate creative direction, briefs, and feedback into polished, high-quality design work.
  • Ensure all design work aligns with UNH’s brand standards, visual identity, and messaging frameworks.
• Collaboration & Creative Partnership – 20%
  • Work closely with Advancement partners to support fundraising and engagement goals through thoughtful, effective design.
  • Collaborate with writers, designers, photographers, and video producers within the creative team to develop cohesive, multi-channel materials.
  • Partner with Project Management to ensure clear handoffs, expectations, and timely delivery of work.
  • Incorporate feedback constructively and iterate efficiently within established workflows.
  • Develop an understanding of Advancement audiences, including alumni, donors, prospects, volunteers, and university leadership, and design materials appropriate to those audiences and objectives.
  • Support university and Advancement events through timely creation of event-related collateral and environmental graphics.
• Brand Alignment & Craft – 10%
  • Apply UNH’s visual identity and brand guidelines consistently across all assigned projects.
  • Support brand consistency by following established templates, systems, and design standards.
  • Maintain high attention to detail, typography, composition, and accessibility best practices.
• Professional Growth & Awareness – 5%
  • Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices relevant to higher education, fundraising, and brand communications.
  • Continue developing skills in visual design, layout, and digital production.
  • Build familiarity with peer institutions and best-in-class Advancement and fundraising design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an in-house or agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, well-crafted design across print and digital formats.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners.
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience with Advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with higher education or brand-driven organizations is preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $47,920.00 - $85,410.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Benefits

More information on benefits can be found here.

Location

Durham, on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast. The university has a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.