Graphic Designer
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · $53k–$66k a year · Posted October 28, 2026
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November 2026
- #4Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs320 openings · of 67
- #6Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southwest307 openings · of 33
- #8Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Southwest$125k · of 15
- #13Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest56 jobs · of 38
- #13Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southwest21 / 100 · of 15
- #15Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southwest30 / 100 · of 15
Rankings about design jobs
- Best cities for design jobs #1 New York (717 openings)
- Most requested AI skills in design jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (14.5%)
- Employers with the most design jobs #1 Amazon (176 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $59,669 a year. Across 101 open graphic designer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,000 to $82,500 and the median is $72,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 17% below the median.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among graphic designers, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for graphic designers: 37% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
Graphic Design and Creative Execution: Design and produce high-quality creative assets across print, digital, environmental, presentation, social media, advertising, email, and web channels. Collaborate on visual development for strategic marketing and communications campaigns, translating organizational objectives into compelling visual concepts. Apply and reinforce brand standards while identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen visual identity across platforms. Research, identify and incorporate emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Design Collaboration and Content Development: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, audience insights, and develop design solutions that achieve measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to create integrated, cohesive storytelling experiences. Graphic Production, Asset Management and Distribution: Prepare, organize, and manage production-ready design files and creative assets for print and digital distribution, ensuring technical accuracy, accessibility, quality standards, and alignment with project requirements. Project Management: Demonstrate reliability in maintaining detailed project documentation in project management software and keeping records current. Dependably oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and consistently meeting deadlines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices. Advanced knowledge in Mac-based software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Familiarity with web design principles, user experience concepts, and content management systems. Skilled in graphic and visual design such as layout composition, hierarchy, balance, identify, color theory, and typography. Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and execution across a variety of projects. Detail oriented with excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.