Senior Brand & Graphic Designer, University Advancement

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 University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a Senior Brand & Graphic Designer to serve as University Advancement’s primary design and brand partner.

This position develops and executes visual communications across print, digital, and environmental platforms that support campaigns, major gift initiatives, cultivation, stewardship, alumni engagement, executive leadership, and board‑level materials. The role requires advanced design expertise, strong brand judgment, and the ability to translate complex advancement priorities into clear, compelling visual systems for donors, alumni, leadership, and campus partners.

The position leads the design of Nevada Silver & Blue, the University’s alumni magazine, and provides creative leadership and supervision of freelance designers, student workers, and other design contributors. It also develops scalable brand templates and assets in Canva, Adobe Express, and PowerPoint to support non‑designer users across Advancement, and serves as a strategic design consultant and partner to development, stewardship, events, and alumni engagement teams.

The position carries significant creative autonomy, ensuring all materials align with institutional brand standards. It reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications for University Advancement and partners closely with advancement leadership, front‑line fundraisers, alumni engagement, and central marketing/communications to advance philanthropic goals while maintaining visual consistency and brand integrity.

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline and five (5) years of professional work experience OR

Master’s Degree in related discipline and three (3) years of professional work experience.

Professional graphic design experience with a documented portfolio demonstrating work across print, digital, and environmental platforms, including experience managing brand identity systems or closely related work or related experience.

Variable work schedule.

Occasional travel may be required.

Administrative Faculty – C

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Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full‑time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the company’s 19.25% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle

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• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

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