Graphic Designer

Department: University Life

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary starting at $20/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Office of Marketing and Communications within University Life, supports the division's efforts to engage all of the Mason community.

About the Position:

The Graphic Designer will work as part of a team comprised of marketing and communications professionals and reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications within University Life Marketing and Communications. This is a part-time, hourly wage position.

Responsibilities:

• Design high-quality print and digital deliverables for University Life events/campaigns/programming/etc.;
• Contribute to the development and execution of a unit social media plan; and
• Develop content for university communications channels.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with print and publication design;
• Ability to generate original concepts and execute them from start to finish;
• Direct experience with final preparation and packaging of print materials;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Bridge/Lightroom);
• Experience with operating a DSLR camera;
• Experience with photography editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite Lightroom, Camera Raw, etc.;
• Experience with multiple photo editing techniques;
• Knowledge of CMYK, RGB, and PMS color grids;
• Ability to provide a portfolio or samples online;
• Working knowledge of social media management and implementation (Instagram, X, YouTube, Hootsuite);
• Ability to work in an office in a Mac environment;
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational management and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to accurately and efficiently meet a multitude of deadlines and responsibilities;
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented workplace; and
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings to support departmental events, orientations, and/or information sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing project management;
• Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, and more;
• Demonstrated experience with project management platforms; and
• Ability to be present at Mason’s Fairfax campus as needed by supervisors.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Graphic Designer at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume and graphic design sample/portfolio.

Posting Open Date:  April 23, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  May 14, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes