Graphic Designer

Universities of Wisconsin • Oshkosh, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh invites applications for a full-time Graphic Designer within the Department of Marketing. In this role, you will conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality visual content that advances the university's strategic communications, marketing, and storytelling goals across a wide range of platforms and audiences. Working in a collaborative, creative environment, you will capture the breadth of campus life—from academic achievements and student stories to athletic events, institutional announcements, and community partnerships.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, including print and digital production.
• Proficiency in professional design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, and image production across diverse formats.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse campus and community constituents.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education, nonprofit, or agency environment.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, or video production.
• Experience with UX/UI design or web-based design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva for Enterprise).
• Familiarity with environmental or large-format print production.
• Photography skills to supplement design assignments as needed.
• Portfolio demonstrating range across social content, long-form publications, event materials, and brand campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements
• Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
• Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes
• Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
• Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
• Conceptualizes, plans, and executes digital and/or print design to support the strategic objectives of the institution; creates on-brand, compelling visual assets used to inform, educate, inspire, and/or persuade.
• Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree