Graphic Designer

Position Description Are you a creative and organized graphic designer? Are you looking to join a dynamic, warm, community-focused team at a growing university? Eastern University is looking for a Graphic Designer to join our vibrant, energetic team! Responsibilities Craft print and digital designs, sharing our brand's story. Join a passionate and warm Marketing team, creating compelling design pieces that align with our brand. Focus on projects for the Office of the President, Office of Advancement, and the Office of Marketing & Communications, including fundraising campaigns and leadership communications in both print and digital formats. Position Responsibilities Uses originality, imagination, and creative discretion to develop and execute high-quality visual design solutions that align with institutional branding and strategic objectives. Collaborates with the Marketing Team and various university departments to conceptualize and deliver visually compelling materials, including but not limited to annual reports, brochures, digital assets, flyers, and pitch decks. Exercises independent creative judgment in choosing design styles, visual elements, typography, layout, and color theory to communicate complex information clearly and artistically across a wide range of media and platforms. Stays current on design trends, visual storytelling techniques, and evolving technologies. Regularly integrates this expertise into the creative process to elevate the university’s visual brand identity. Operates with substantial autonomy to interpret brand guidelines and apply them creatively across diverse campaigns and materials. Partners with the Brand Design Director to ensure visual consistency while also contributing original ideas that push the boundaries of the brand’s evolution. Independently generates original illustrations, graphics, and visual treatments that enhance messaging and capture audience attention. Makes creative decisions that significantly influence the final presentation and emotional impact of the design. Reviews and proofreads all artwork throughout each stage of development with a high level of detail and accuracy. Collaborates as necessary but is primarily responsible for the visual integrity and professional quality of finished pieces. Initiates and contributes to brainstorming sessions and creative reviews. Brings forward unique design concepts and demonstrates the professional judgment required to identify the most effective solutions for each project. Acts as the primary creative contact for stakeholders, including the Offices of University Marketing & Communications, the President, and Advancement. Communicates directly with these offices to advise on visual strategy, present design drafts, and integrate feedback independently. Maintains a positive, solutions-focused mindset and fosters a collaborative creative environment. Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and responsibility in the execution of duties, and works with minimal supervision. Oversees the end-to-end creative production process. Makes independent decisions on vendor selection, print specifications, production timelines, and budget considerations. Manages production logistics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials. Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission. Qualifications A college degree or equivalent experience, with continuing education in relevant software preferred. 2-3 years of experience in graphic design using software including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Apple software is preferred. HTML skill is a plus. Strong creative, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Works well with tight deadlines in a team environment. Experience working for a university or creating content for fundraising campaigns is an asset. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with Eastern University’s mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position. Young Clearance are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: Affidavit; FBI Criminal Record Check; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. Statement of Non-Discrimination Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr