Brand‑Driven Graphic Designer — Hybrid Work

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Relations team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Graphic Designer to create on-brand visual assets for digital and print across university channels. You will adapt concepts, prepare production-ready files, and uphold brand standards while collaborating with campus partners.

Ideal candidates bring strong design skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work under deadline-driven conditions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional graphic design experience with a portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in graphic design or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; comfortable using Canva and PowerPoint for brand materials.
• Strong understanding of brand systems and applying them across channels.
• Experience producing high‑volume, production‑ready deliverables (marketing collateral, presentations, internal communications).
• Knowledge of print production and file preparation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create on‑brand visuals for digital and print channels using templates and brand standards.
• Adapt concepts into finished layouts and assist with ideation via mood boards and mockups.
• Prepare production‑ready files for print and digital output with correct formatting and accessibility.
• Support brand refresh efforts by updating templates and branded materials.
• Design and prepare files for environmental graphics and signage with production‑accurate specs.
• Develop reusable design templates in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

PowerPoint

Drupal CMS

Bynder DAM

Job description

The University Relations team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Graphic Designer to create on-brand visual assets for digital and print across university channels. You will adapt concepts, prepare production-ready files, and uphold brand standards while collaborating with campus partners.

Ideal candidates bring strong design skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work under deadline-driven conditions with minimal supervision.