Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Graphic Designer to translate marketing strategies into high‑quality visual communications. You will design across print, digital, environmental, and presentation formats while upholding brand standards.

Collaborating with academic and administrative partners, you will manage multiple projects, ensure timely delivery, and contribute to the university’s visual identity evolution in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience in similar environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, branding, and digital/print work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design a wide range of institutional marketing materials across print and digital formats.
• Translate strategies and messaging into clear, engaging visuals for multiple audiences.
• Support departments with strategic marketing projects aligned with brand standards.
• Design materials for university initiatives, events, and priorities.
• Maintain consistency of the university’s visual identity and adhere to guidelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Content Strategy to translate messaging into visuals.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Executive Director of Marketing

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of student workers and/or interns may be required. Supervision and management of external vendors of freelance personnel may be required.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Graphic Designer creates thoughtful, compelling, and consistently branded visual communications that advance Moravian University’s institutional priorities. Working within the University’s established visual identity, this role translates marketing strategies, institutional messaging, and campus initiatives into high-quality creative across print, digital, environmental, and presentation formats.

The Graphic Designer partners closely with academic and administrative departments, Enrollment, and other campus partners to develop materials that clearly communicate the University’s identity, programs, people, and priorities. This is a highly collaborative production role that balances creativity with strong project management, attention to detail, and adherence to brand standards.

• Design a wide range of institutional marketing materials, including brochures, viewbooks, flyers, invitations, presentations, reports, signage, digital graphics, and other branded communications.
• Translate marketing strategies and messaging into clear, engaging visual communications for a variety of audiences.
• Support academic and administrative departments with strategic marketing projects that align with University priorities and brand standards.
• Design materials for major University initiatives, events, announcements, celebrations, and institutional priorities.
• Maintain consistency and quality across the University’s visual identity and ensure materials adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Institutional Marketing & Content Strategy to translate messaging and content strategy into effective visual communications.
• Create digital assets for the University website, social media, email, presentations, and other digital channels as needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare files for print and digital production and coordinate with printers and external vendors as needed.
• Maintain organized creative files, templates, and brand assets.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, accessibility considerations, and emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted design tools.
• Contribute to the continued evolution and application of the University’s visual identity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, cultural institutions, or another complex organizational environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in typography, layout, visual hierarchy, branding, and digital/print design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working within an established institutional brand.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience designing publications, presentations, environmental graphics, and recruitment materials.
• Familiarity with web accessibility and accessible digital design.
• Experience using AI-assisted creative tools.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.

Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail] or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success. Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.