Graphic Designer

Barry University•Miami Shores, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer creates innovative, high-quality print and digital visual solutions for clients’ marketing and communication needs, aligned with brand standards. As a key member of the Barry Ad Company and the Marketing and Brand department, this role develops and maintains creative assets that support enrollment, retention, and the university’s visibility and reputation in the community. The work spans traditional materials—including print, collateral, on-site, and out-of-home work—as well as digital communications. The Graphic Designer works with the Art Director and account service team to manage project workflow and coordinate with the Communications team, outside agencies, copywriters, and freelancers. The role manages multiple projects, works with marketing clients on deliverables, and adheres to deadlines, specifications, briefs, and feedback. It also supports student ad company staff through mentoring, assists at photo and video shoots, and oversees creative asset production for accurate files and production techniques. This is a full-time, on-campus role in Miami Shores.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate’s degree, or vocational or technical school degree, in Advertising, Communication Design, or Visual Arts.
Less than 12 months of related experience required.
Mastery of layout and production design using Adobe Creative Cloud design applications and/or other applications.
Knowledge of photo selection criteria, retouching, and image archiving.
Knowledge of color theory and color relationships, typography terms and specifications, page composition, and grid structure.
Ability to accept feedback and direction, make revisions, and submit work for ongoing approval.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet specified deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Communication Design, or Visual Arts.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain creative assets for branding and marketing communications.
Create print and digital design solutions, including print, collateral materials, on-site, out-of-home, and digital work.
Develop creative concepts and participate in creating communications solutions across a wide variety of tactics.
Work with marketing clients on deliverables and manage projects.
Coordinate project workflow with the Art Director and account service team, including interaction with the Communications team, outside agencies, copywriters, and freelancers.
Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, deliverable specifications, client briefs, and feedback requirements.
Revise work in response to feedback and direction and submit it for continuing approvals.
Provide time and cost estimates for printing, proofing, delivery, and other deliverables as assigned.
Organize and maintain project files and creative assets.
Keep current with software enhancements, design, and visual communication trends.
Mentor and guide student ad company staff.
Participate in weekly departmental staff meetings and creative meetings.
Assist at photo and video shoots.
Oversee creative asset production, ensuring appropriate production techniques and file accuracy.
Post work for approval on Workfront or a similar project management system.
Perform other duties as assigned or proactively identified.