Graphic Design Program Manager

• Division:
  Dean of College of Engineering
• Job Subfamily:
  Graphic Content Dvlpmt - CM002
• Unit:
  Dean's Office-Coll. of Engineering - 31000
• Job Family:
  Communications and Marketing

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Graphic Design Program Manager is a key member of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering’s Communications and Marketing team. Working closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing and collaborating with the Senior Writer, Digital Marketing and Communications Strategist, and Multimedia Specialist, this role develops and executes creative strategies that strengthen the College’s visual identity and advance its academic mission and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, the Graphic Design Program Manager creates high-quality visual content and manages the College’s graphic design needs across digital and print platforms. The position plays an important role in building awareness, understanding, and engagement with the College among key audiences, including peer academics, prospective graduate students, prospective faculty, prospective undergraduates, engineering alumni, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic designer who can translate complex academic initiatives and stories into compelling visual communications while managing multiple projects, deadlines, and evolving priorities.

Creative Development

• Design a wide range of primarily digital communications and marketing materials within established University of Notre Dame and College of Engineering brand standards.
• Develop visual content for College and department websites, student recruitment materials, digital advertising and display promotions, social media, presentations, signage, newsletters, invitations, letters, and event promotions.
• Create compelling visual assets that communicate the College’s academic programs, research, people, initiatives, accomplishments, and strategic priorities.
• Ensure all creative work is visually engaging, consistent, accessible, and aligned with established brand standards.

Digital Content & Design Management

• Manage, update, and refresh visual content across the College’s six websites, including the College website and five department websites.
• Collect, resize, optimize, and prepare photography and other visual assets for web stories, e-newsletters, social media, and other digital communications.
• Partner with communications and marketing team members on art direction for photography and video projects.
• Design and format e-newsletters, presentations, invitations, letters, signage, and other communications materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve and modernize the College’s visual communications as its programs, priorities, and audiences evolve.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing and other members of the communications and marketing team to develop creative strategies and plans that support the…