Virginia Tech is an award-winning, hands-on university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. As an employer, the educational institution is known for showing stabili
Graphic Designer
Location
Virginia
Posted
14 days ago
Salary
$20 - $25 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Graphic Designer
Virginia Tech
Title: Graphic Designer Location: Blacksburg United States Job Description: - 536383 - New Student and Family Programs - Hourly Wage/Part-Time - Vice President for Student Affairs Job Description Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and design that makes a difference. At Virginia Tech, Student Affairs is guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE: 1) You’ll support campus partners across the division of Student Affairs, including departments like New Student and Family Programs, Services for Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct, First-Generation Student Success, Interfaith Initiative, the CARES Program, and the Women’s Community Center. 2) You’ll be in a 1500-hour hourly wage/part-time appointment. 3) You’ll design promotional materials. Create signage, brochures, fliers, and other materials using various design software, platforms, and tools. 4) You’ll execute creative projects from concept to completion. Develop designs, illustrations, and signage both independently and collaboratively, bringing creative ideas to life across print and digital platforms. 5) You’ll work independently under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and ensure all designs meet brand and quality standards while helping shape the visual experience for new students and families as they begin their Virginia Tech journey. 6) You’ll be working independently and collaboratively with key university stakeholders, where exceptional interpersonal/communication skills are imperative. 7) You’ll assist with the management and professional development of student wage employees by providing mentorship, feedback on design work, and guidance on project execution. 8) You’ll be offered an hourly rate of $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in graphic design or visual communications. • Professional or applied experience producing design materials using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar tools. • Demonstrated experience designing communications materials for both print and digital applications. • Portfolio demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design. Portfolio should include examples of print and/or digital communications materials such as signage, marketing collateral, social media graphics, or promotional campaigns. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with branding/style guidelines or toolkits. • Experience with social media management, including content creation and strategy. • Experience with event photography and/or videography. • Experience editing video for web and social media platforms. • Demonstrated writing skills through published or professional communications (e.g., web content, marketing copy, newsletters, or reports). • Experience working in a higher education environment. • Experience using project management software. • Experience supervising, mentoring, advising, or leading students, staff, or teams. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr Hours per week Average 30 hours per week (limited to 1500 hr./year) Review Date 06/05/2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. This position offers a hybrid schedule model (a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration). Schedules may be adjusted based on team needs and individual circumstances. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
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