Graphic Artist

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Graphic Artist to support and promote the brand through creative design and strategy. You will deliver high-end, conceptual design to advance the university’s branding and marketing efforts across multiple campuses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, with a portfolio spanning digital and print media, and a preference for candidates with two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design or a related field of study.
• Two years related experience.
• A diverse portfolio of work across multiple mediums including digital and print.

Responsibilities

• Print specifications: prepares print specs and camera-ready art for all projects.
• Projects: archives and documents all projects after completion.
• Promotional materials: designs brochures, flyers, posters, logos, ads, T shirts with consistent branding.
• Brand standards: understands and applies brand guidelines, ensures branding consistency.
• Marketing standards: ensures designs align with Augusta University's branding and marketing standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Design collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

The Graphic Artist position is responsible for supporting and promoting the brand through creative design and strategy. This individual will help provide high-end, conceptual design to further the development of the brand and marketing efforts for the University.

Responsibilities

• Print Specifications Prepares print specifications and camera-ready art for all projects requiring printing. Works with copy center or vendors as necessary.
• Projects Correctly archives and documents all projects once complete and performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotional Materials Must be creative while still delivering a consistent "look" in the design, layout, artwork and color for all promotional materials including brochures, flyers, posters, logos, advertisements, T shirts, etc.
• Brand Standards Understands brand standards, makes decisions regarding brand guidelines and Identifies opportunities for branding consistency.
• Marketing Standards Ensure that all designs are properly aligned with Augusta University branding and marketing standards.
• Develop Ensure all design requests are well developed and completed
• Project Management System Uses project management system on a daily basis to document and track projects from beginning to end.
• Other Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design or a related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years related experience. A diverse portfolio of work that demonstrates design thinking and experience across multiple mediums, including digital and print.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• ABILITIES Work well with others and be flexible in design strategies. Attention to detail while being able to see the "big picture."
• KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of computer design tools using Adobe Creative suite programs such as in design, photoshop, and illustrator. Strong understanding of principles for photography, typography, layout, and color.
• SKILLS Understanding of core design elements such as type, contrast, alignment, proximity and layout.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B7

Salary Range: $42,200/annually - $43,888/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 6/24/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. " Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success".

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans