Senior Multimedia Designer

Senior Multimedia Designer

Department: DEV Annual Giving

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Director of Creative Services and Data Strategies (Director), the Senior Multimedia Designer is responsible for leading the design, production, and execution of creative assets for the Annual Giving and Donor Experience department. This position serves as the primary designer for print, email, digital advertising, web, and other digital communications that support annual giving, donor engagement, donor experience, and constituent marketing strategies.

The Senior Multimedia Designer develops compelling, brand-compliant visual materials that strengthen fundraising performance, improve user experience, and enhance engagement with alumni, donors, parents, students, and friends of the university. The Senior Multimedia Designer collaborates closely with the Annual Giving Programs and Unit Strategy team, Donor Experience team, University Development partners, Advancement Services, Printing Services, and University Communications and Marketing to deliver high-quality multimedia assets across multiple platforms.

This position translates fundraising and marketing goals into effective visual storytelling and digital experiences, ensuring that all creative output is audience-centered, accessible, timely, and aligned with university brand standards.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia design, visual communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, annual giving, or marketing and communications.
• Demonstrated experience designing creative assets for email marketing, print production, paid digital advertising, websites, social media, and campaign-based fundraising communications.
• Experience working with CRM email builders, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, web content tools, and print vendors preferred.
• Experience with project management tools, like JIRA.

• Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design, multimedia design, visual storytelling, layout, typography, digital marketing creative, and print production processes.
• Strong knowledge of creative best practices for fundraising, email marketing, digital advertising, websites, and donor-facing communications.
• Conceptualize and execute compelling print and digital materials with clear calls to action and audience-specific messaging. Knowledge of accessibility standards, brand management, and user experience best practices.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, vendors, and university partners. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to quality and accuracy.

09/22/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 22, 2026.

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