Marketing Associate- Visual Designer

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to conceptualize and produce materials for print, digital, and web platforms. You will design websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns while ensuring brand consistency and accessibility.

You will collaborate with marketing, communications, and fundraising teams to develop visual storytelling, graphics for emails and social media, and print-ready collateral for donor relations and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or closely related field.
• At least 1 year of professional work experience in graphic design or related area.
• Experience designing marketing and communications materials for higher education, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, or advancement.
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic web development principles.
• Experience designing content for interactive displays, digital signage, or donor recognition systems.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards and best practices for web and digital content.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts and execute projects from initial design through final production.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, designs, and produces creative materials for print, digital, and web platforms (brochures, newsletters, invitations, ads, publications, presentations, social media graphics, email campaigns, fundraising materials).
• Develops and maintains visually engaging website designs, landing pages, and digital content with branding, accessibility, and UX best practices.
• Creates and manages visuals for interactive displays and digital signage (donor recognition, events, highlights).
• Designs print-ready materials and coordinates with printers and vendors for quality and timely production.
• Collaborates with marketing, communications, and fundraising teams on visual storytelling and campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, web design, marketing, or closely related

Tools

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Job description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

1. Conceptualizes, designs, and produces creative materials for print, digital, and web platforms, including brochures, newsletters, invitations, advertisements, publications, presentations, social media graphics, email campaigns, and fundraising materials.
2. Develops and maintains visually engaging website designs, landing pages, and other digital content, ensuring consistency with university and Foundation branding, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices.
3. Creates and manages visual content for interactive digital displays and digital signage systems, including donor recognition displays, university highlights, event promotions, and visitor experiences.
4. Designs and prepares print-ready materials, coordinating with printers and external vendors to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely production.
5. Collaborates with marketing, communications, and fundraising teams to develop creative concepts and visual storytelling strategies that highlight university achievements, donor impact, student success, and philanthropic initiatives.
6. Develops graphics, layouts, and visual assets for digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media, websites, and other online communications.
7. Supports the design and production of fundraising campaign materials, donor proposals, stewardship reports, event collateral, and other advancement communications.
8. Assists with website design and content updates, including page layouts, graphics, visual elements, and other enhancements that improve functionality, accessibility, and user engagement.
9. Ensures all visual materials adhere to established university and Foundation brand standards, maintaining consistency in typography, color, imagery, layout, and overall visual identity.
10. Collaborates with video production and communications staff to develop graphics and other visual assets for video storytelling and multimedia projects.
11. Manages multiple design projects simultaneously, coordinating timelines, revisions, approvals, and production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
12. Stays informed about emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices in graphic design, digital communications, web design, and visual storytelling.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, web design, marketing, or closely related.
2. One (1) year of professional work experience in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, web design, or a closely related field.Experience designing marketing and communications materials for higher education, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, or advancement. Experience with WordPress or similar website content management systems. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic web development principles. Experience designing content for interactive displays, digital signage, or donor recognition systems. Familiarity with digital accessibility standards and best practices for web and digital content. Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts and execute projects from initial design through final production.

Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php