What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts and Science Graphic Designer position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The University of Virginia's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support communications and marketing work within UVA's largest academic unit. This role brings A&S initiatives, accomplishments, and research to life through creative and visual storytelling across all channels.
Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, the Graphic Designer will execute visual design work-from concept development to final production-translating marketing strategy into clear, effective, on-brand materials across a multi-channel communications matrix.
The successful candidate will be familiar with emerging design trends and have a strong grasp of page layout, typography, color theory, digital accessibility, and the application of visual assets such as photography and illustration.
Responsibilities:
- Design compelling marketing and communications materials for Arts & Sciences
- Apply design techniques, tools, and layout/typography principles to execute marketing strategy across formats
- Implement existing brand identity consistently across all design touchpoints
- Follow University and A&S graphic standards, style guides, and design processes
- Participate and proactively engage in creative briefings, design reviews, and content planning meetings
- Contribute to a positive team culture defined by collaboration, optimism, and a firm belief in the value of a liberal arts education
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory, and use of photography/illustration assets
- Familiarity with the design process from concept through final production, including pre-press and printing essentials and best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated capability of operating in an agile and collaborative work environment
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience executing design concepts across multiple platforms
- Ability to manage several design projects and evolving priorities at once while meeting deadlines
- Experience with simple animation (Adobe After Effects)
- User experience/interface design experience
- Experience designing for a strongly branded organization or higher education
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000-$80,000
Location: Charlottesville, VA
This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. A hybrid work schedule is available, dependent upon the needs of the department and the incumbent's performance.
For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit http://www.virginia.edu/benefits.
This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.
Please applyonline, and search forR0086542 . Complete an application online with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Access to portfolio of materials showing examples of work, either via attachment or digital portfolio link
Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can besubmittedinto this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do notcontainall required documents will notreceivefull consideration.
Internal applicants:Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.
For finalists, references will be completed via UVA's standardized processusingSkillSurvey. A total ofup tofive references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process.A total of three references isrequired.
For questions about the application process,please contactDaniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience: 2 years relevant experience required.
Licensure. None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000