University of Connecticut

Graphic Designer

US · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignAccessibilityProject ManagementBrand StrategyResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

UConn is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community.
Knowledge exploration throughout the University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation.
An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world's brightest students.

Designs, creates, and edits graphic and visual assets for the UConn Library in both digital and print formats, which include emails, social media, print collateral, advertisements, promotional items, and physical and digital marketing platforms.
Serves as a consultant to staff and researchers regarding the most effective design to produce desired outreach.
Actively manages the identity and branding of the UConn Library.
Research current and emerging ideas and materials presented for design or illustration and make decisions regarding the proper visual interpretation of the UConn Library brand.
Provides expertise in the creation of signage and design elements for the UConn Library's physical and virtual spaces.
Prepares documents and designs using methods and techniques suited to specific reproduction processes for final use and to the publisher's specifications.
Recommends solutions to design problems and explains finished deliverables to stakeholders.
Collaborates with writers, editors and other production staff to produce a coordinated finished product.
Design coordinator

Bachelor's degree in a design field relevant to the position.
Demonstrated experience with current graphic design principles and practices.
Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, as demonstrated in the applicant's portfolio of previously designed work.
Experience making a positive contribution to a culture of inclusion and respect.

Evidence of successful outcomes in project management work, including experience with Trello.
Prior experience with Leonardo Design Studio.
Work schedules are considered in accordance with the University's Alternate Work Arrangements (https://hr.uconn.edu/alternate-work-arrangements/) policies and procedures.
Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions (https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs), Search #499638 to upload a cover letter, detailed resume, portfolio, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to Ellen Silbermann (ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu).
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 23, 2026.

Actively collaborates with UConn Library staff to create and edit marketing materials and educational resources across all formats.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

This listing is sourced directly from University of Connecticut's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.