Graphic Designer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona seeks a dynamic Graphic Designer to provide visionary leadership in an in‑person, full‑time position at the Prescott campus, reporting to the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy. You will develop concepts and produce print and digital assets that adhere to university standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, 3–5 years of related experience, and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of creative/marketing experience, preferably in a higher‑ed or agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design, typography, color, and print‑production skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including client pitches.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven university environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual solutions aligning with project goals and university brand standards.
• Execute designs for publications, campaigns, digital assets, environmental graphics, and other formats.
• Prepare production‑ready files for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy, quality, accessibility, and consistency.
• Collaborate with clients, copywriters, and the design team to adhere to brand guidelines under direction from the Creative Director and Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices in higher education marketing and visual communication; contribute ideas to improve workflows.
• Participate in weekly creative team meetings and one‑on‑one meetings to discuss workload, priorities, and performance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to strengthen creative solutions.
• Maintain accurate project status updates and task management within the department’s system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Creative Director or Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.

Skills

Portfolio

Typography

Color

Print production

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline

Tools

Brand guidelines

Job description

Overview

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student‑centered, forward‑thinking Graphic Designer to provide visionary leadership in an in‑person, full‑time position at the Prescott, Arizona campus, reporting to the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual solutions aligning with project goals and university brand standards.
• Execute designs for publications, campaigns, digital assets, environmental graphics, and other formats.
• Prepare production‑ready files for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy, quality, accessibility, and consistency.
• Collaborate with clients, copywriters, and the design team to adhere to brand guidelines under direction from the Creative Director and Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices in higher education marketing and visual communication; contribute ideas to improve workflows.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly creative team meetings and one‑on‑one meetings to discuss workload, priorities, and performance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to strengthen creative solutions.
• Maintain accurate project status updates and task management within the department’s system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Creative Director or Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of creative/marketing experience, preferably in a higher‑ed or agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design, typography, color, and print‑production skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including client pitches.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven university environment.

Benefits

• Paid leave: up to 18 days in the first year, including 3 days at hire and 15 days accrued.
• 9+ paid holidays.
• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree; discounted rates for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions: 6% base salary + 4% match with no vesting period.
• Personal leave: 15 days for non‑exempt, 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in the first year.

EEO Statement

Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Discrimination or harassment is prohibited. All protected classes are honored under federal, state, and local law.