Senior Graphic Designer — Editorial & Publications (Hybrid)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Creative & Digital Services to support long-form and multi-page publications. The role emphasizes brand-aligned visual solutions, production-ready files, and coordination with clients and production teams.

The Senior Designer will manage complex projects across print, digital, and environmental media, maintaining editorial hierarchy and accessibility standards while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, hybrid

Qualifications

• Equivalent to 36 months of graphic design education or experience.
• 24 months of graphic design experience.
• Master's degree in visual design is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and CDS staff to define goals, audiences, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop complex visual concepts for print, digital, web, presentation, display, environmental, multimedia needs.
• Design multi-page publications with strong editorial hierarchy, typography, grids, pagination, and image integration.
• Resolve production problems and coordinate with external production when needed.
• Prepare mockups, proofs, and presentation materials to communicate design concepts.
• Apply university brand standards and accessibility across deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic/Visual Arts or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Creative & Digital Services to support long-form and multi-page publications. The role emphasizes brand-aligned visual solutions, production-ready files, and coordination with clients and production teams.

The Senior Designer will manage complex projects across print, digital, and environmental media, maintaining editorial hierarchy and accessibility standards while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, hybrid