Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

This position is responsible for ideating and producing a wide variety of creative, high-quality graphic design deliverables for the UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association marketing, communication, engagement and fundraising efforts including print materials, publications, and other venues.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Prepare marketing and promotional materials for all UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association programs and entities.
• Transform ideas into draft and final layouts by employing expertise in design, layout, and
• Maintain electronic archive, print copy archive, and printing specifications files.
• Master the university and UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association identity standards and be able to advise others.

The UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association strives to advance the mission of UW-Stout Polytechnic through building relationships with alumni, friends, supporters and industry partners of the university. As Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University, corporate and business partnerships provide resources that transform UW-Stout Polytechnic students' experience, in and outside of the classroom.

The person filling this position will be joining a dynamic team that is responsible for the acquisition and stewardship of philanthropic resources for UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Compensation: Minimum starting salary of $41,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience taking a project from ideation to production
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Software
• Ability to explain concepts to clients in a professional and clear manner

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated familiarity with higher education
• Skills in writing, video, photography or web considered a plus

To apply, complete applications received by end of day, July 19, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after that date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

Required application materials:

Cover letter (* See below)

Curriculum vitae or resume

Portfolio of recent design work

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.