Part-Time Junior Graphic Designer (LOA)

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

The Junior Graphic Designer is a part-time Letter of Appointment position within the Office of Marketing and Communications. This position reports administratively to Director of Creative Services and receives day-to-day creative direction and work assignments from the Senior Brand and Graphic Designer. The Junior Graphic Designer provides production support for the department's brand and design needs, executing design work under the direction of the Senior Brand and Graphic Designer while developing professional design skills.

The Junior Graphic Designer also helps manage day-to-day production requests and brand asset organization in support of the department's creative workload.

• Execute design work on established templates and brand guidelines, including social media graphics, email banners, flyers, signage, and internal collateral
• Resize and reformat existing brand assets for use across print, digital, and social channels
• Prepare first-pass layouts and mockups for review and refinement by the Brand and Graphic Designer
• Complete production revisions based on feedback from the Brand and Graphic Designer
• Maintain and organize the digital asset library according to established naming conventions, folder structures, and brand guidelines
• Archive final design files and assets in internal filing systems
• Respond to internal requests for existing marketing and brand materials
• Route any proposed changes to file organization or asset structure to the Brand and Graphic Designer for review and approval rather than implementing independently
• Manage and upload content featured on campus video boards
• Develop marketing assets and materials for Mar Com and other units as assigned
• Provide day‑to‑day production support to the Brand and Graphic Designer and broader creative team
• Track design requests and deadlines in the team's project management system
• Assist with other creative or administrative tasks as assigned
• Provide support for special projects as needed

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and (2) two years of related profession work experience or a Master's degree and (1) one year of related professional work experience
• Candidate is able to lift up and carry up to 20 pounds of weighted supplies
• Candidate must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Candidate is skilled in graphic design, visual communications, and digital media
• Candidate is familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, in Design), and Canva

• Candidate is familiar with creating designs and templates for social media graphics
• Candidate has best practices for media and marketing design
• Candidate is organized and has passion for attention to detail

Schedule 20 hours/weekly Variable Schedule

Grade LOA Period Activity Pay Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%

• Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter – (optional)
• Contact Information for Two References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.
• Link to portfolio or sample of graphic design work – (required)

This posting is open until filled

Posting Close Date
08/17/2026

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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