Graphic Designer

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JR101965 Graphic Designer (Open)

Graphic Designer

CC00301 WM001 | WMUA | Univ. Mktg & Adv. Comms

Staff
- Media & Creative Services

Regular (benefited)

Discovery 2

Posting Location
- William & Mary

University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

At William & Mary, we convene great hearts and minds to meet the most pressing needs of our time. As such, the university aspires to attract and retain exceptional students, faculty and staff who keep W&M at the forefront of teaching, learning and research. University Marketing emphasizes three core areas – enrollment, advancement and reputation – to enhance William & Mary’s standing as a top institution of higher learning in the U.S. and around the globe.

Through its work to strengthen brand perception, student recruitment, alumni engagement and fundraising, University Marketing advances William & Mary’s distinctive excellence, raises its profile worldwide and secures its financial foundation – creating meaningful connections and wide-ranging impact for all times coming.

The Graphic Designer is a key member of the creative team within University Marketing at William & Mary. Reporting to the Associate Director of Art & Design, this position is responsible for developing strategically driven, brand-aligned visual communications that support the university’s goals related to enrollment, advancement and institutional reputation.

This role focuses primarily on print communications, presentation design and institutional brand implementation. The Graphic Designer will create visually compelling materials across a wide range of applications including publications, brochures, invitations, reports, campaign collateral, environmental graphics, signage, presentations and event-related materials. The position will also support template-based design needs in platforms such as Canva and other approved tools while ensuring materials remain aligned with university brand standards.

The position requires a strong understanding of typography, layout, color, photography and production processes, along with the ability to translate complex messaging into clear and engaging visual communications.

The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with writers, photographers, project managers, marketing strategists, campus partners and external vendors to ensure all creative work supports the university’s visual identity standards while meeting strategic communication goals.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive creative professional who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship, organization and attention to detail.

The Graphic Designer will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg that offers a flexible work environment.

This position is classified as operational, meaning it is salaried and eligible for overtime (non-exempt). For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "Operational" classification.

Salary: $48,000-$53,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Portfolio demonstrates strong creative proficiency in layout, typography and print design.
• Experience in graphic design, illustration and/or related creative work in an agency, corporate or higher education environment (typically 2+ years).
• Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, photography and information hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience developing branded templates or self-service design assets…