Arts & Sciences Graphic Designer — Visual Storyteller

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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, translating strategy into on-brand visuals across channels.

Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, you will design materials from concept to final production, apply brand identity, and collaborate with a creative team to tell compelling stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Strong grasp of page layout, typography, color theory, and photography/illustration assets.
• Experience with pre-press, printing, and brand identity guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing and communications materials for Arts & Sciences.
• Apply design techniques to execute marketing strategy across formats.
• Ensure brand identity across all design touchpoints.
• Follow university graphic standards and style guides.
• Participate in creative briefings, design reviews, and content planning.
• Collaborate with team to promote liberal arts education values.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Typography

Color theory

Page layout

Digital accessibility

Photography/illustration assets

Brand consistency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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, translating strategy into on-brand visuals across channels.

Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, you will design materials from concept to final production, apply brand identity, and collaborate with a creative team to tell compelling stories.