Graphic Designer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range
$50,000 - $58,000

Vacancy Number
S02763

Position Title
Visual Arts Specialist

Working Title
Graphic Designer

Competency Level
Journey

Home Department
Office of University Relations - 25800

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Office of University Relations is to strengthen brand identity and increase local, regional and national awareness of the UNCW mission; enhance internal communications between administration and faculty/students and among cross-departmental colleagues; and to support the university through engaging messaging, dynamic digital and print collateral, and vibrant photography and video productions. OUR collaborates with members of the UNCW community to promote key university initiatives, research and achievements.

College
Chancellor - 25000 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Graphic Designer position provides direction for and creation of printed, digital and display materials for programs, events and services emanating from departments and units across campus. The position is responsible for the conceptual development and creation of printed, digital and display materials using Adobe Creative Cloud. It is responsible for the planning, design, layout, illustration and preparation of visual media including, but not limited to, advertisements, newsletters, brochures, posters, banners, signs, t-shirts, display boards, web graphics, exhibits and other materials. Marketing materials for departments and programs are prepared for both internal (on campus) and external (community) audiences. The Graphic Designer position also provides design and application guidance for units' visual branding both individual and overarching, as detailed in UNCW Brand Identity Guide (BIG). The position also manages documents and graphics for many departments to ensure a consistent and compliant image. The designer should be familiar with online project management software. The designer must be knowledgeable and understand the elements and principals of graphic design.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a graphic arts/design or related field and at least four years' experience in print and digital design, development and production, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Wide variety of design experience from logos and flyers to high-end, multipage printed publications, graphics for websites and a variety of visual media
• Advanced level of knowledge and expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Clickup or project management related software
• Experience with packing files for archiving
• Understand the elements and principals of graphic design

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

FTE
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year
12 Months

Work Days
Monday - Friday

Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Position
Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number
236

Job Posting Date
01/28/2026

Posting Close Date
02/11/2026

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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