Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UUP annual location pay

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer to conceptualize and produce high-quality visuals supporting the university’s brand and digital presence. You will create web graphics, banners, videos, and UX/UI mockups across platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.

You will collaborate with web, social, and content teams to enhance storytelling and usability, while maintaining scalable design systems and delivering on campaigns across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or related field.
• At least 3 years full-time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web/marketing.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Figma.
• Experience creating responsive graphics, banners, and short-form video content.
• Proficient in HTML/CSS for design implementation.
• Familiar with UX/UI principles and WCAG accessibility.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design web graphics for homepage banners, emails, and marketing assets in line with Stony Brook’s brand.
• Create animated display ads, motion graphics, and short-form video content for web and social.
• Develop UX/UI mocks, wireframes, and prototypes for websites and digital products with developers.
• Collaborate with content, social media, and marketing teams to translate campaign goals into visuals.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA).
• Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and reusable components.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

UX/UI design

Responsive graphics

Motion graphics

Video editing

Collaboration

Accessibility (WCAG)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

HTML/CSS

Job description

Job Description - Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer (2602765)

Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or related field.
• Three (3) years of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma and/or similar UX/UI tools.
• Experience creating responsive web graphics, animated display ads, and short-form video content.
• Experience with HTML/CSS for design implementation.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web best practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years (4+) of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Experience within a higher education environment.

Brief Description of Duties

The Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-quality digital visuals that support Stony Brook University’s brand, marketing initiatives, and user experience across platforms. This role creates web graphics, animated display banners, video content, and UX/UI mockups, ensuring all visual outputs are engaging, accessible, and aligned with institutional standards. The position collaborates closely with web, social, and content teams to enhance storytelling, improve usability, and elevate the university’s digital presence.

• Design and produce digital graphics for web, email, and marketing campaigns, including homepage banners, landing page visuals, and promotional assets, ensuring consistency with Stony Brook’s brand identity.
• Create animated display ads, motion graphics, and short-form video content optimized for web and social platforms, including concepting, storyboarding, and execution.
• Develop UX/UI mockups, wireframes, and design prototypes for websites and digital products, collaborating with developers and strategists to improve usability and user journeys.
• Partner with content, social media, and marketing teams to translate campaign goals into compelling visual storytelling across channels.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA), including color contrast, typography, motion considerations, and inclusive design practices.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and reusable components to support scalability and consistency across the university’s digital ecosystem.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate creative output and introduce innovative approaches.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA .

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Job Number

2602765

Primary Location

University Communications

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.