Graphic Designer

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Recreation & Cultural Activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Graphic Designer to develop compelling visuals that reinforce brand identity across print, digital, social, and multimedia channels. You will work with marketing teams to translate objectives into engaging concepts and ensure accessibility, usability, and high production quality.

Responsibilities include creating production-ready assets, collaborating with vendors, and managing multiple design projects while maintaining brand consistency and UX best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design across print, digital, environmental, presentation, social media, email and web channels.
• Collaborate on visual development for marketing campaigns and translate objectives into concepts.
• Apply and strengthen brand standards across platforms to ensure consistency.
• Research trends and best practices to drive innovation and improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand goals and audience insights.
• Prepare production-ready files and manage assets for print and digital use.
• Maintain project documents and oversee multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Branding knowledge

Visual storytelling

Layout & typography

Accessibility best practices

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

User experience concepts

CMS basics

Attention to detail

Portfolio demonstration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Bridge

Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the development and creation of compelling visual communications that strengthen brand identity, advance university priorities, and engage a wide range of audiences across print, digital, social, and other multimedia platforms. Working under the direct supervision of Associate Director of Marketing while supporting the Student Unions and Parking & Transportation departments, this position serves as a key contributor to the development and execution of university-branded visual communications, partnering with colleagues and leaders across the organization to provide design expertise, visual storytelling, and creative solutions. The role is responsible for executing high-volume graphic design production work for print and digital distribution, including preparing production-ready files and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure all deliverables meet standards for brand consistency, accessibility, usability, technical accuracy, and production quality while maintaining awareness of user experience best practices and emerging industry trends.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Graphic Designand Creative Execution:

• Design andproduce high-quality creative assets across print, digital, environmental,presentation, social media, advertising, email, and web channels.
• Collaborate onvisual development for strategic marketing and communications campaigns,translating organizational objectives into compelling visual concepts.
• Apply andreinforce brand standards while identifying opportunities to evolve andstrengthen visual identity across platforms.
• Research,identify and incorporate emerging design trends, technologies, and bestpractices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

DesignCollaboration and Content Development:

• Partner withcross-functional teams to understand project goals, audience insights, anddevelop design solutions that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Collaboratewith internal and external partners to create integrated, cohesive storytellingexperiences.

GraphicProduction, Asset Management and Distribution:

• Prepare,organize, and manage production-ready design files and creative assets forprint and digital distribution, ensuring technical accuracy, accessibility,quality standards, and alignment with project requirements.

Project Management:

• Demonstratereliability in maintaining detailed project documentation in project managementsoftware and keeping records current.
• Dependablyoversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standardsand consistently meeting deadlines.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge ofaccessibility standards and inclusive design best practices.
• Advancedknowledge in Mac-based software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,Bridge and Acrobat.
• Advancedknowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Familiaritywith web design principles, user experience concepts, and content managementsystems.
• Skilled ingraphic and visual design such as layout composition, hierarchy, balance,identify, color theory, and typography.
• Strongportfolio demonstrating creative excellence and execution across a variety ofprojects.
• Detail orientedwith excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and projectmanagement skills.
• Abilityto manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional levelexperience required.
• Three (3) yearsof relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and workexperience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital and print production, including processing and editing using digital editing systems.
• Experience contributing to integrated brand campaigns and multi-channel marketing initiatives.
• Motion graphics, illustration, or basic video editing experience.
• Prior experience in a higher education, research, or healthcare organization.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Multimedia

Job Function Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 11/23/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 10/27/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

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