Job Abstract

The Office of the Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is looking to fill an inaugural position: Graphic Designer. Delivering that content brings the Arts & Sciences priorities to life via creative and visual storytelling of A&S initiatives, accomplishments and research across all channels to engage our core audiences. They will work closely with the Directors on the Marketing leadership team as well as the full team of content creators, and will be closely aligned with the strategic objectives of Arts & Sciences.   

The Graphic Designer, reporting to the Associate Director of Content, will be an integral part throughout the creative process – from concept development to final visual execution – to translate Marketing strategy into clear, effective, and on-brand communications efforts that are relevant and compelling across multiple channels, including digital, print, and social media.  

The successful candidate will be familiar with emerging design and digital trends, with experience executing integrated marketing concepts across print, digital, and social platforms. They will have demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory, digital accessibility, and application of assets such as photography, illustration, and other digital graphics. They will also have experience in the creation of marketing materials that are part of an established brand identity, articulate creative strategies, and maintain high visual standards. 

Specifically, they will be responsible for following: 

• Work as a member of the Arts & Sciences Marketing team to generate compelling marketing and communications efforts, with key responsibility for the visual design of these efforts 

• Collaborate with creative professionals including photographers, videographers, and printers to provide art direction and assist in the creation of projects and campaigns 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to create compelling content that reflects Arts & Science’s voice and resonates with the audiences  

• Utilize design techniques; tools and principles; and advanced layout and typography to articulate A&S’ marketing strategy in fresh, effective, and accessible ways 

• Implement brand identity across all touchpoints and developing materials to support 

• Honor the A&S and the University's graphic standards, techniques, methods, and style guides in the design process 

• Participate in creative briefings, project meetings, design review, and content planning meetings 

• Vetting and coordinating with appropriate vendors engaged to produce creative work on behalf of Arts & Sciences, as needed 

• Own A&S digital assets library – photos of students, faculty, grounds 

• Support content workflow based on an understanding of production timelines 

• Support development of key leadership presentations, such as Dean’s PowerPoint presentations 

• In coordination with other members of the Marketing team, A&S, UVA, and the College Foundation, be astute to the broader community and ensure that messages are amplified in an appropriate way and tone 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience  

• A creative, conceptual thinker with advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles including graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) 

• Demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory and choice/application of assets such as photography, illustration, and other digital graphics 

• Familiarity with the creative process including the development and ownership of a project from concept through final production and knowledge of pre-press and printing processes. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and strong problem solving capabilities 

• Passionate about understanding current and emerging design and digital trends, with experience executing marketing concepts across multiple platforms 

• Collaborative, deadline-driven, willing to take creative direction, and able to manage successfully several projects at once 

• Familiarity with the creative process including the development and ownership of a project from concept through final production and knowledge of pre-press and printing processes.  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed capacity across Arts & Sciences, the University, and broader audiences 

• Multimedia capabilities such as experience designing within a Content Management System (such as Drupal), and responsive web and mobile platforms. 

• Experience in simple animation using Adobe After Effects  

• User experience/interface design 

• Experience with brand development, strongly branded organizations and/or higher education 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 to $85,000

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. A hybrid work schedule may be available, dependent upon the needs of the department and the incumbent's performance. 

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.