Graphic Designer

Job Duties

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh invites applications for a full-time Graphic Designer within the Department of Marketing. In this role, you will conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality visual content that advances the university's strategic communications, marketing, and storytelling goals across a wide range of platforms and audiences. Working in a collaborative, creative environment, you will capture the breadth of campus life—from academic achievements and student stories to athletic events, institutional announcements, and community partnerships.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes and identifies cost-effective options to meet project requirements
• Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
• Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes
• Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
• Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
• Conceptualizes, plans, and executes digital and/or print design to support the strategic objectives of the institution; creates on-brand, compelling visual assets used to inform, educate, inspire, and/or persuade
• Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, including print and digital production
• Proficiency in professional design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, and image production across diverse formats
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse campus and community constituents
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education, nonprofit, or agency environment
• Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, or video production
• Experience with UX/UI design or web-based design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva for Enterprise)
• Familiarity with environmental or large-format print production
• Photography skills to supplement design assignments as needed
• Portfolio demonstrating range across social content, long-form publications, event materials, and brand campaigns

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field—OR—an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

How To Apply

Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio - Optional

Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 07/01/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration.