Arts and Science Graphic Designer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support communications and marketing efforts. This role turns initiatives, accomplishments, and research into clear, on-brand visuals across channels.

Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, you will translate marketing strategy into compelling productions, practicing strong layout, typography, color theory, and accessibility across formats while collaborating with a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of design tools and principles, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of page layout, typography, color theory, and asset usage.
• Familiarity with a design process from concept to final production, including pre-press.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing and communications materials for Arts & Sciences.
• Apply design techniques to execute marketing strategy across formats.
• Consistently apply brand identity across touchpoints.
• Follow university graphics standards, style guides, and processes.
• Participate in creative briefings, reviews, and content planning.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and liberal arts values.

Skills

Graphic design

Layout

Typography

Color theory

Photography/illustration

Pre-press & printing

Agile teamwork

Critical thinking

Multiplatform design

UX/UI design

Branding for higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Job description

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

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

Location: Charlottesville, VA

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. A hybrid work schedule is available, dependent upon the needs of the department and the incumbent's performance.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit http://www.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: 2+ years relevant experience required.

Licensure. None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.