Graphic Designer

ROLE TITLE: Graphic Designer

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Design & Publications

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As a Graphic Designer, you will:

• Be the contributing or lead designer for projects including collateral, environmental graphics, event promotion, and social media for client projects across campus.
• Initiate and attend planning meetings and independently communicate throughout a project’s lifespan in order to meet client goals and expectations.
• Perform daily project tracking, timeline management, and coordination with colleagues in the Marketing and Communications office.
• Support photo shoots, installation, and project management as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field – or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-3 years experience required

Required Knowledge:

• Understanding of effective client communication; ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies, including various College departments and stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• The design of and importance of branding systems, and a working knowledge of design history through current trends.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Required Skills:

• Application of visual design standards, and awareness and/or knowledge of design requirements for a variety of mediums.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with strong interpersonal and communication (oral, presentation, written) skills and the ability to use tact and sound judgment in all activities.
• Experience with editing and optimizing images for use in various media

Required Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize within multiple deadlines, and to work independently when necessary.
• A commitment to continual learning and self-education.
• Collaborative spirit, ready and excited to work with a skilled team both virtually and in-person.
• Some assignments may require day travel within the region for College-sponsored events, as well as opportunity for professional development.

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

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