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The University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support communications and marketing work within UVA’s largest academic unit. This role brings A&S initiatives, accomplishments, and research to life through creative and visual storytelling across all channels.

Reporting to the Director of Content & Creative Services, the Graphic Designer will execute visual design work—from concept development to final production—translating marketing strategy into clear, effective, on-brand materials across a multi-channel communications matrix.

The successful candidate will be familiar with emerging design trends and have a strong grasp of page layout, typography, color theory, digital accessibility, and the application of visual assets such as photography and illustration.

Responsibilities:

Design compelling marketing and communications materials for Arts & Sciences

Apply design techniques, tools, and layout/typography principles to execute marketing strategy across formats

Implement existing brand identity consistently across all design touchpoints

Follow University and A&S graphic standards, style guides, and design processes

Participate and proactively engage in creative briefings, design reviews, and content planning meetings

Contribute to a positive team culture defined by collaboration, optimism, and a firm belief in the value of a liberal arts education

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience

Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory, and use of photography/illustration assets

Familiarity with the design process from concept through final production, including pre-press and printing essentials and best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated capability of operating in an agile and collaborative work environment

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Experience executing design concepts across multiple platforms

Ability to manage several design projects and evolving priorities at once while meeting deadlines

Experience with simple animation (Adobe After Effects)

User experience/interface design experience

Experience designing for a strongly branded organization or higher education

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000–$80,000

Location: Charlottesville, VA

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

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit http://www.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Please apply online , and search for R0086542 . Complete an application online with the following documents:

Resume

Cover letter

Access to portfolio of materials showing examples of work, either via attachment or digital portfolio link

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

For finalists, references will be completed via UVA’s standardized process using SkillSurvey. A total of up to five references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience: 2+ years relevant experience required.

Licensure. None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .