UTS - Temporary Junior Graphic Designer at UNC Chapel Hill

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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Essential Job Duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Create original graphic designs, artwork, and visual materials that align with the mission and strategic goals of the department.
• Clearly communicate creative ideas and design direction through thoughtful, audience-focused visual solutions.
• Implement and maintain the department brand identity standards and guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication materials.
• Develop project-specific creative strategies that support a variety of Foundation priorities, including fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, annual giving, events, education, and community outreach.
• Create concepts and original designs for both print and digital communications, including: Campaign collateral, Social media graphics, Website content and landing pages, Email marketing campaigns, Digital publications, Presentations, Event materials and signage.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy email campaigns using Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer and internal stakeholders throughout all phases of project development.
• Consult and liaise with internal and external partners, production teams, and vendors under the guidance of the Graphic Designer.
• Assist in managing project schedules and budgets to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
• Maintain organized project files, creative assets, and production-ready artwork in accordance with departmental standards.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions during team brainstorming sessions, campaign planning, and project reviews.
• Stay current on industry trends, design best practices, digital communications, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies.

This is a Hybrid role requiring two days on-site per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing,

or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two to three years of professional graphic design experience, including internship, freelance, contract, agency, or in-house experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, typography, layout design, visual storytelling, and digital communications.
• High-level of proficiency in: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Canva
• Experience designing for both print and digital channels.
• Understanding of print production processes, file preparation, and digital asset development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while also managing projects independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in healthcare, nonprofit, higher education, philanthropy, or other mission-driven organizations.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, or development communications.
• Basic photo editing, and digital asset management experience.
• Familiarity with website content management systems and email marketing best practices.
• Experience working with external print vendors and preparing files for commercial production.

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 48TT27

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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