ECOS Contracted Graphic Designer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Contracted Graphic Designer - Boca Raton, FL.

The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) is seeking a creative graphic designer to join its team. ECOS serves as FAU’s hub for solution-based environmental research, training, and community engagement. Established in 2023 as a partnership between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), ECOS unites hundreds of researchers across six colleges to address the environmental challenges facing South Florida and beyond, and to serve as an international model for innovative environmental solutions.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Creates graphics for social media (platform-specific), web headers and highlights, reports and presentations, print materials (flyers, handouts, brochures, bi-folds, tri-folds, etc.), event invitations and promotional materials, posters and signage, banners, newsletters, email campaigns, and related deliverables.

• Translate university design standards and design themes for ECOS across the full suite of design work, from print to digital.

• Design recruitment materials for a variety of opportunities and programs and for diverse audiences, including student-facing flyers and social graphics, promotional materials for community events, and materials for external audiences such as postdoctoral fellowships.

• Design visual layouts and custom headers for a recurring ECOS digital newsletter and email campaigns aimed at keeping community members, resilience planners, and academic peers informed of recent "solution-driven" outcomes and achievements.

• Translate complex research findings (e.g., water quality data, Everglades restoration progress, etc.) into clean, professional charts, maps, and infographics for use in reports and presentations, and community facing materials such as social media and newsletters.

• Ensure FAU brand integrity and adherence to university visual guidelines.

• Utilize FAU photo database and approved stock imagery.

• Create templates for flyers and handouts.

• Prepare files for in-house or professional printing.

• Organize working and final design files within the School's digital drive.

• Utilize project management, ticket systems, communications tools, employed by the School and communications team to fulfill design requests and collaborate effectively.

• Learn and apply FAU branding guidelines, including proper editing, formatting, sizing and logo placement on collateral and identify errors or inconsistencies based on university visual and brand standards.

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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of appropriate experience required.
Submission of a portfolio in resume is a requirement for consideration- see Special Instructions to Applicants for details**.
Familiarity with visual style guides and brand standards.
Demonstrated experience designing within established corporate identities and thematic campaign frameworks.
Experience producing high-quality print and digital graphic design assets.
Experience developing social media graphics, with an understanding of platform-specific best practices.
Strong conceptual design skills, ranging from initial sketching and mock-ups to fully realized, high quality designs.
Proven client relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple units on cross-functional projects, as needed.
Ability to synthesize complex and technical copy into clear, concise, and visually compelling designs across a cohesive suite of graphics.
Ability to quickly learn, interpret, and visually represent diverse scientific themes, including topics such as Ocean and Coastal Health and Wetlands Conservation.
Openness to giving and receiving constructive design critique in service of elevating overall quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including the ability to articulate and defend design decisions grounded in research.
Strong customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while meeting deadlines.
Proficiency in maintaining a well-organized, shared library of visual assets (e.g. photography of field sites, logos) that is easily accessible to other ECOS staff.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates the ability to organize dense, technical information into a clear visual hierarchy accessible to a general audience.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Experience with video and multimedia design, including Adobe Premiere Pro, is a plus.

Salary:

$30.00 - $60.00 per hour.
Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

College of Science: Communications & Special Events

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, part time between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., up to 20 hours.

Application Deadline:

2026-05-07

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume **
** To be considered for this role, please include in your resume a link to an online portfolio featuring at least five work samples that demonstrate expertise in both digital and print production. We are seeking a designer who can effectively bridge complex scientific content with public engagement through thoughtful high-quality execution.
The portfolio must demonstrate proficiency in:
• Visual Communication: A strong, refined eye for color, composition, spatial hierarchy, and typography.
• Technical Translation: The ability to distill dense scientific or technical information into clear, engaging infographics, charts, and visual narratives.
• Brand Stewardship: Proven success applying established corporate or university brand standards consistently across a wide range of deliverables.
• Legibility & Precision: A commitment to clarity and clean design, particularly for informational materials such as handouts, event promotions, and reports.
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.