Graphic Designer
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$ 50000 - 54000
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Position Summary:
Job Description:
Western Colorado University invites applications for the fulltime position of Graphic Designer. The position reports to the Brand Director & Creative Manager works closely with the Marketing team and regularly collaborates with Admissions Advancement Student Affairs Academic Affairs and other campus units to support the consistency of the brand and communications to the public.
Responsibilities:
- Using Adobe Creative Suite create print and digital assetsincluding advertisements signage and promotional materialsensuring visual appeal and brand consistency.
- Oversees the full design process by collaborating with stakeholders developing mockups gathering feedback and refining work through multiple revisions.
- Finalizes and formats design files for both print and digital use ensuring accuracy in resolution color and specifications.
- Creates and adapts designs to support campaign objectives developing new assets and modifying existing ones while ensuring alignment with established brand standards.
- Uses project management tools to organize tasks set timelines manage version control and meet deadlines across concurrent projects.
- Communicate with external partners to ensure accurate production and timely delivery of print materials.
- Collaborates with content creators to refine messaging proofread copy and enhance clarity and readability within designs.
- Upholds brand guidelines and accessibility standards in all design work adjusting typography contrast and layout as needed.
- Regularly audit and update existing materials to keep branding current and consistent across all platforms.
- Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned by the Creative Manager Director of Marketing and Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. A skilled graphic designer with 35 years of experience proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and knowledgeable in both print and digital design best practices. Adept at working within brand systems to maintain consistency across all materials with a strong eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects from concept to completion including writing editing design and client collaboration. A creative problem solver and selfstarter who thrives in fastpaced environments and values constructive feedback and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in graphic design. Experienced in agency settings or in higher education corporate branding or marketing/communications teams. Brings foundational knowledge of web design UI/UX principles and accessibility standards (WCAG) along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office SharePoint Teams and Wrike. Skilled in digital design for email marketing and online platforms with added capabilities in photography illustration or motion graphics. Comfortable refining messaging through light copywriting and editing and confident in presenting design concepts to stakeholders. Experienced in working with printers and vendors to ensure quality production. Holds a degree or formal training in graphic design.
Compensation: $50000$54000 annual base salary dependent on experience; FLSA exempt. The position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low copays and low outofpocket maximums generous paid time off a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Shayna Pietranton Brand Director & Creative Manager resume transcripts available work samples and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Contact the search committee chair with positionspecific questions:
Application Deadline: May 31 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT)
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 graduate and undergraduate students the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized immersive education. They are studentoriented collegial enthusiastic and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity equity and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students faculty staff and the community. Please see ourdiversity statement and ourDEI Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison Colorado a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte a worldclass ski community. K12 students are served by the awardwinningGunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts quality of life communitybased wraparound services for children and adults and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional yearround outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals mountain biking skiing kayak/rafting rock climbing hiking and camping all within minutes of the campus.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Employment Type
Full-Time
