Graphic Designer

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and design that makes a difference. We’re currently searching for a Graphic Designer to join the Dean of Students portfolio within Student Affairs in Blacksburg, VA to help support communications and design needs across several student-focused departments. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Support campus partners across the Dean of Students portfolio, including 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.
Design promotional materials, including signage, brochures, fliers, and other materials using various design software, platforms, and tools.
Execute creative projects from concept to completion, developing designs, illustrations, and signage both independently and collaboratively, bringing creative ideas to life across print and digital platforms.
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.
Work independently and collaboratively with key university stakeholders where exceptional interpersonal/communication skills are imperative.
Assist with the management and professional development of student wage employees by providing mentorship, feedback on design work, and guidance on project execution.