Hybrid Graphic Designer - Higher Ed Branding & Fundraising

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graphic Designer at the University of New Hampshire is a hands-on designer responsible for creating high-quality visual materials that support UNH’s brand and a wide range of university-wide marketing, communications, and engagement efforts.

Working within UNH’s central creative team, you will support Advancement with fundraising and donor communications while also contributing to campus projects, collaborating with creators, and ensuring brand consistency across multi-channel campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, well-crafted design across print and digital formats.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners.
• Experience with Advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with higher education or brand-driven organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Concept and execute visual materials across print and digital channels in support of Advancement and broader UNH marketing initiatives.
• Produce a wide range of design deliverables including (but not limited to) fundraising appeals, donor communications, event materials, publications, social media graphics, digital ads, presentations, signage, and campaign assets.
• Translate creative direction, briefs, and feedback into polished, high-quality design work.
• Ensure all design work aligns with UNH’s brand standards, visual identity, and messaging frameworks.
• Work closely with Advancement partners to support fundraising and engagement goals through thoughtful, effective design.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, photographers, and video producers within the creative team to develop cohesive, multi-channel materials.
• Partner with Project Management to ensure clear handoffs, expectations, and timely delivery of work.
• Incorporate feedback constructively and iterate efficiently within established workflows.
• Develop an understanding of Advancement audiences, including alumni, donors, prospects, volunteers, and university leadership, and design materials appropriate to those audiences and objectives.
• Support university and Advancement events through timely creation of event-related collateral and environmental graphics.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Graphic Designer at the University of New Hampshire is a hands-on designer responsible for creating high-quality visual materials that support UNH’s brand and a wide range of university-wide marketing, communications, and engagement efforts.

Working within UNH’s central creative team, you will support Advancement with fundraising and donor communications while also contributing to campus projects, collaborating with creators, and ensuring brand consistency across multi-channel campaigns.