Graphic Designer - Print, Digital & Web Brand Studio

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) seeks a Graphic Designer to produce visual communications across print, digital and web platforms.

As a member of the Office of Communications, you will turn concepts into finished work—publications, direct mail, social and digital graphics and web assets—that supports recruitment, development and communications goals for students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of professional design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with creative direction collaboration and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of typography, layout, print production, and design for web/digital.
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines and present your work to stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design layouts for magazines, viewbooks, direct mail, posters, ads and events.
• Collaborate with the creative team and internal clients to refine concepts and deliver polished work.
• Manage production schedules; coordinate with external print vendors; review proofs and perform press checks.
• Ensure consistent visual identity across all VCUarts materials across print, digital and web platforms.
• Design for digital/ social assets; build email templates and campaign graphics; work with web team on WCAG accessibility.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Print production

Web design

Brand guidelines

Portfolio review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Asana

Figma

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) seeks a Graphic Designer to produce visual communications across print, digital and web platforms.

As a member of the Office of Communications, you will turn concepts into finished work—publications, direct mail, social and digital graphics and web assets—that supports recruitment, development and communications goals for students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and donors.