Junior Designer

Arkansas Tech University•Russellville, AR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Tech University is seeking a creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Junior Designer to support the development and production of print and digital marketing materials that advance the university mission, brand, and strategic initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Senior Designer and Marketing & Communications leadership, this position assists with publications, recruitment materials, advertising campaigns, digital assets, and branded communications for prospective students, current students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. This position offers flexible work arrangement options.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
Experience creating graphic design materials for print, digital communications, or marketing purposes through academic projects, internships, freelance work, student employment, or professional experience.
Ability to design within established brand standards and visual identity guidelines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Three or more years of professional graphic design experience.
Experience working in higher education, nonprofit organizations, government agencies.

Responsibilities

Design marketing and communication materials including brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, banners, and promotional materials.
Create digital assets including website graphics, social media graphics, email graphics, and digital signage.
Assist with advertising materials including print ads, digital advertising, billboards, and recruitment campaigns.
Design materials that adhere to Arkansas Tech University brand standards and visual identity guidelines.
Develop and update branded templates and design resources for the university community.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Support annual student recruitment, enrollment, retention, alumni engagement, and advancement campaigns.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications staff and campus stakeholders.
Prepare print-ready files and digital assets for production and distribution.
Perform other duties as assigned.