Brand-Driven Digital Designer & Communications Lead

The University of Kansas

Lawrence (KS)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Digital Communications & Design Specialist to support communications across the One KU research enterprise. You’ll design print and digital materials, manage website content, and ensure accessibility and brand alignment.

This role collaborates across campuses to elevate KU research visibility and assist stakeholders in engaging with research resources. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Communications & Training, you will produce assets

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, graphic design, marketing or related field and 1 year of related professional experience; OR associate's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; OR high school diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
Experience creating print and digital communications materials.
Experience creating, editing, and maintaining website and/or intranet content.
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Designs and produces print and digital communications materials and visual assets for websites, email marketing, social media, and other digital platforms, including reports, flyers, posters, brochures, presentations, infographics, signage, and event collateral.
Supports maintenance across digital platforms, ensuring content remains current, accurate, and accessible.
Ensures materials adhere to KU brand, style, and accessibility standards and effectively translates complex information for clear communication.
Writes, edits, and adapts copy and design for news releases, features, websites, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations and other products for internal and external audiences.
Maintains and organizes shared communications and design assets, including graphics, photographs, templates, and brand resources, to support consistent and effective communications, training, web, and outreach activities.
Monitors website quality and performance and uses analytics to recommend improvements and enhancements to user experience.