Graphic Designer

The Cleveland Institute of Art invites applications for the position of Graphic Designer
, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. This position plays an important role in advancing the College's strategic marketing and communications efforts through the development and production of compelling visual materials that support recruitment, advancement, institutional branding, and community engagement. As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, the Graphic Designer helps bring CIA's brand to life across print and digital channels while supporting the College's mission of cultivating creative leaders in art and design.

Working closely with marketing and communications colleagues, enrollment staff, and campus partners, the Graphic Designer is responsible for executing established creative strategies and producing high-quality marketing materials that effectively communicate the value of a CIA education. The successful candidate will contribute to a wide range of projects, including publications, advertising, event materials, digital assets, environmental graphics, and promotional collateral, while ensuring consistency with institutional brand standards.

Primary responsibilities include designing and producing print and digital marketing materials; maintaining excellence in visual design across publications and communications; supporting brand consistency across collateral, signage, merchandise, and promotional materials; coordinating

with approved vendors and printers regarding production specifications and file preparation; organizing and maintaining digital content archives; creating and managing QR codes and trackable links; managing assigned projects and timelines; and supporting the continuous improvement and implementation of CIA's brand standards. The Graphic Designer also collaborates

with colleagues across the institution to support strategic communications initiatives and other departmental projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess strong visual communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to producing thoughtful, high-quality design work. Candidates should demonstrate creativity, sound design judgment, and the ability to translate institutional goals into compelling visual solutions. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

The Graphic Designer should be highly adaptable and comfortable working in a collaborative environment while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience preparing production-ready files for both print and digital distribution is required. The successful candidate will maintain a high standard of design excellence while ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with established brand guidelines.

Successful candidates must be able to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, collaborate effectively with colleagues and external vendors, and identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts through creative visual storytelling.

A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of design experience in a professional, freelance, or internship setting. Experience coordinating with printers and outside vendors regarding estimates, specifications, and production schedules is preferred.

Experience in higher education is desirable. Additional skills in photography, motion graphics, illustration, video editing, or related creative disciplines are a plus.

This is a full-time, exempt position. CIA has a 35-hour work week.