Long Island University
Job Title: Graphic & Web Designer
Full/Part Time: Full-Time,
FLSA Non-Exempt
Campus: University-Wide
Reports To: Chief of Brand Strategy
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities
The Graphic & Web Designer supports the University's digital and creative efforts by producing high-quality designs for websites, email campaigns, and digital platforms, while also contributing to print and environmental projects. Reporting to the Chief of Brand Strategy, with day-to-day collaboration directed by the Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, this position ensures that LIU's digital and visual presence is engaging, accessible, mobile-friendly, and brandconsistent.
The Graphic & Web Designer collaborates across the Brand Strategy team to deliver cohesive creative assets that advance enrollment, alumni engagement, advancement, athletics, and institutional reputation goals.
Principal Marketing Responsibilities
• Design and produce digital and print creative assets for University-wide marketing campaigns, events, and communications.
• Ensure adherence to LIU's brand standards, including logos, typography, colors, and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Web & Email Communications to design, update, and maintain website layouts, navigation, landing pages, and microsites.
• Support functional web needs such as content updates, imagery, page formatting, and template refinements.
• Work with the Associate Director of Marketing & Graphic Design to ensure consistency across creative campaigns and provide design support for print and event collateral.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Multimedia Storytelling & Special Projects to integrate graphics into video, photography, and social media content.
• Support the Senior Associate Director of Strategic Publications & Partnerships with digital adaptations of newsletters, magazines, and other publications as needed.
• Prepare optimized digital files for web and email, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and accessibility.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality with deadlines.
• Coordinate with IT, web vendors, and email service providers to ensure proper functionality of digital assets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Brand Strategy, Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, or senior University leadership.
Focus Area Responsibilities:
Graphic & Web Design
• Web Design & Maintenance:
Design and maintain web pages, landing pages, and microsites, ensuring they are mobile-friendly, visually engaging, and aligned with brand standards.
• User Experience & Navigation:
Improve site usability and navigation in collaboration with IT and the Web & Email team, ensuring ADA compliance and intuitive design.
• Email & Digital Campaigns:
Create branded templates, layouts, and graphics for email marketing and CRM-driven communication tracks.
• Print & Collateral Support:
Assist with the design of brochures, signage, advertisements, and other print projects as needed.
• Collaboration with Brand Strategy Team:
o Work with the Web & Email team to ensure updates and campaigns are visually consistent and technically optimized.
o Support the Marketing & Graphic Design team in producing assets for recruitment, advancement, and event branding.
o Collaborate with the Multimedia team to supply graphics and templates for social media and video campaigns.
o Partner with the Publications team to adapt layouts and visuals for digital versions of University magazines, newsletters, and reports.
• Technical Support:
Assist with basic CMS updates, image optimization, and file formatting. Collaborate with IT on functionality and troubleshooting when needed.
• File & Asset Management:
Maintain organized design files, templates, and digital asset libraries for web and print projects.
Education Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, web design, digital media, or a related field is required.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic and/or web design; higher education or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and web design tools (Figma or equivalent).
• Experience working with content management systems, preferably Sitecore, Sidearm Sports, and WordPress.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both web design (layouts, navigation, digital templates) and graphic design projects.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS; working knowledge of responsive and accessible design standards.
• Experience creating graphics for social media and digital campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely across design, web, multimedia, and publications teams.
Working Conditions
Some evening and weekend work may be required for University events and time-sensitive projects. Occasional travel to/from LIU campuses and external vendor or partner sites may also be required.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Campus: University-Wide
Reports To: Chief of Brand Strategy
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities
The Graphic & Web Designer supports the University's digital and creative efforts by producing high-quality designs for websites, email campaigns, and digital platforms, while also contributing to print and environmental projects. Reporting to the Chief of Brand Strategy, with day-to-day collaboration directed by the Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, this position ensures that LIU's digital and visual presence is engaging, accessible, mobile-friendly, and brandconsistent.
The Graphic & Web Designer collaborates across the Brand Strategy team to deliver cohesive creative assets that advance enrollment, alumni engagement, advancement, athletics, and institutional reputation goals.
Principal Marketing Responsibilities
• Design and produce digital and print creative assets for University-wide marketing campaigns, events, and communications.
• Ensure adherence to LIU's brand standards, including logos, typography, colors, and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Web & Email Communications to design, update, and maintain website layouts, navigation, landing pages, and microsites.
• Support functional web needs such as content updates, imagery, page formatting, and template refinements.
• Work with the Associate Director of Marketing & Graphic Design to ensure consistency across creative campaigns and provide design support for print and event collateral.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Multimedia Storytelling & Special Projects to integrate graphics into video, photography, and social media content.
• Support the Senior Associate Director of Strategic Publications & Partnerships with digital adaptations of newsletters, magazines, and other publications as needed.
• Prepare optimized digital files for web and email, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and accessibility.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality with deadlines.
• Coordinate with IT, web vendors, and email service providers to ensure proper functionality of digital assets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Brand Strategy, Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, or senior University leadership.
Focus Area Responsibilities:
Graphic & Web Design
• Web Design & Maintenance:
Design and maintain web pages, landing pages, and microsites, ensuring they are mobile-friendly, visually engaging, and aligned with brand standards.
• User Experience & Navigation:
Improve site usability and navigation in collaboration with IT and the Web & Email team, ensuring ADA compliance and intuitive design.
• Email & Digital Campaigns:
Create branded templates, layouts, and graphics for email marketing and CRM-driven communication tracks.
• Print & Collateral Support:
Assist with the design of brochures, signage, advertisements, and other print projects as needed.
• Collaboration with Brand Strategy Team:
o Work with the Web & Email team to ensure updates and campaigns are visually consistent and technically optimized.
o Support the Marketing & Graphic Design team in producing assets for recruitment, advancement, and event branding.
o Collaborate with the Multimedia team to supply graphics and templates for social media and video campaigns.
o Partner with the Publications team to adapt layouts and visuals for digital versions of University magazines, newsletters, and reports.
• Technical Support:
Assist with basic CMS updates, image optimization, and file formatting. Collaborate with IT on functionality and troubleshooting when needed.
• File & Asset Management:
Maintain organized design files, templates, and digital asset libraries for web and print projects.
Education Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, web design, digital media, or a related field is required.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic and/or web design; higher education or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and web design tools (Figma or equivalent).
• Experience working with content management systems, preferably Sitecore, Sidearm Sports, and WordPress.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both web design (layouts, navigation, digital templates) and graphic design projects.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS; working knowledge of responsive and accessible design standards.
• Experience creating graphics for social media and digital campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely across design, web, multimedia, and publications teams.
Working Conditions
Some evening and weekend work may be required for University events and time-sensitive projects. Occasional travel to/from LIU campuses and external vendor or partner sites may also be required.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.