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Graphic Designer

University Of Missouri-columbia 🇺🇸 Columbia, Missouri, United States of America

Onsite $50,000 - $55,000 Full-time Senior

Conceptualize and produce creative assets for print, digital, out-of-home advertising, executive presentations, and other campaign and brand needs. Collaborate with the creative team, incorporate client and leadership feedback, uphold university brand guidelines, and review deliverables for quality and alignment with project objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and produce print collateral, digital ads, out‑of‑home assets, executive presentations, and other creative deliverables
  • Interpret client briefs and leadership directions, incorporating feedback to refine designs
  • Collaborate with the creative team and Associate Director of Creative Strategy to develop assets and meet project goals
  • Ensure consistent application of university brand guidelines across all designs
  • Review design deliverables for quality, brand integrity, and alignment with objectives
  • Stay current with higher‑ed and retail industry design trends, tools, and technologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years of professional graphic design experience
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating print, digital, and branding work
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience with environmental branding, motion graphics, photography, content creation, or illustration (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Educational fee discounts for all UM System campuses
  • University comprehensive benefits package

Key Skills

Graphic design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Motion graphics Photography Content creation Illustration Brand stewardship Print production Digital advertising Out‑of‑home design Executive presentation design Collaboration Communication Project management Design trends research Design tools proficiency University brand guidelines

About University Of Missouri-columbia

The University of Missouri’s Division of Marketing and Communications promotes the Mizzou brand and supports enrollment, campus initiatives, and university operations.

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