Roger Williams University is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Comm

Overview

Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications

Roger Williams University is seeking an energetic designer to build the RWU brand identity. The University Senior Graphic Designer reports to the Creative Director and is responsible for creating original graphic designs and comprehensive layout concepts for a diverse range of print, digital, and multimedia materials, ensuring brand consistency across all university touchpoints. The ideal candidate will be an independent professional who contributes positively to a team and manages projects to a high level design standard. This position is on campus during the academic year with flexibility between semesters.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce high-level graphic materials across print and digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain brand consistency across all university marketing and communications, from campaign visuals to marketing materials and templates.
• Lead complex, multi-faceted design projects, managing production schedules, analyzing costs, and developing workflows for concurrent projects.
• Determine photography needs and creative direction for graphic projects.
• Plan photo shoots to meet the specific needs of campus partners and the photographer.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and students, reviewing their work to ensure quality and adherence to brand standards.
• Work closely with university departments, faculty, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and translate strategic briefs into visual concepts.
• Participate in marketing and production planning sessions, offering creative ideas and contributing to the evolution of the university's visual identity and systems.

Additional Functions

• Assist and share professional design knowledge with members of the design team, interns, and the department.
• Support MarCom with clients, the university, and external meetings and functions, participating in presentations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in both digital and print media.
• Experience with short turnaround times for projects.
• Ability to lead multiple design projects simultaneously and manage each from conception through production while meeting deadlines.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with other design tools like Figma.
• Experience in typography, color theory, composition, and layout, spanning simple design, magazine, and publication layout, as well as digital assets.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and collaborate effectively with non-design stakeholders.
• Manage vendors, successfully hire, and coordinate printers, photographers, and signage production and installation.
• High attention to detail in typography, spelling, grammar, spacing, and accuracy.

Additional Information

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809; Phone: (401) 254-3123; Email: jstanley@rwu.edu

Application Instructions

Please attach a resume, cover letter, portfolio, and list of three (3) professional references.