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Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Marketing and Communications

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Marketing and Communications
Classification Title Community Relations Associate
Department VPSL Marketing, Communications and Outreach
Posting Number P250064
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55979
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL2
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The University at Buffalo’s Division of Student Life, Department of Marketing, Communications and External Engagement seeks to hire a part-time Graphic Designer to join their team in Buffalo, NY. We are looking for a team-oriented, results-driven, artistic professional capable of creating innovative design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

In this position, you will:
  • Work under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Experiential Design to support exceptional programs and initiatives that help enhance the UB experience for students.
  • Consult with and guide Student Life units to help them achieve their communications goals.
  • Act as a creative problem-solver to develop original visuals in print, digital, and environmental mediums.
  • Use your creativity to devise design solutions that resonate with target audiences while upholding the University at Buffalo brand and its associated standards.
  • Manage production of art assets and oversee project implementation with campus and external partners for optimal results.


Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree with 2 years of experience

or
  • Bachelor’s degree with 0 year of experience
or
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis

  • Knowledge of typography, typesetting, current design standards and trends, as well as printing and production techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team and with external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3-4 years of demonstrated marketing or advertising design experience in print, web, and/or environmental mediums.
  • Efficient, outcome-driven; ability to be nimble, accept feedback and iterate in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with project management software.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $24,630.50
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Part-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Tim Patch
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Director for Experiential Design
Contact's Email tppatch@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 774-364-2615
Posting Dates

Posted 02/21/2025
Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/07/2025
Deadline for External Applicants 03/22/2025
Date to be filled 04/17/2025
References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Portfolio
Optional Documents