Junior Graphic Designer

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
50K-55K Annually
Junior
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The Role
Designs advertisements, print and multimedia collateral, publications, web and social media assets while following university brand standards. Collaborates with creative, marketing, communications, and internal teams; manages projects from concept through production; coordinates with printers and vendors; and supports studio technologies including Bynder, Marq, and Workfront. The role also assists with project administration, creative campaigns, and maintaining consistent quality across multiple deadlines.
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Position Title:

Junior Graphic Designer

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Junior Graphic Designer designs ads, print, multimedia collateral and other creative assets according to University brand standards. As part of this role, the Junior Graphic Designer collaborates with, and takes direction from, members of the creative studio to use visual and multimedia design to communicate the brand, drive enrollment and reach other communications goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meet consistently with internal teams to manage timelines, assets, progress and deliverables.

  • Provide expertise and graphic design/technical support in the creative development of University ads, publications, promotional materials, web presence, social media, etc., while following all University brand standards.

  • Manage projects from inception through production

  • Work directly with printers, mail houses and other vendors, as needed, to ensure deliverables are completed and delivered on time.

  • Assist the creative team with the implementation and maintenance of studio technologies and platforms, including Bynder, Marq and Workfront.

  • Assist the studio manager, as needed, with administration and project management.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with Marketing and Communications team to ensure compliance with brand standards and the appropriate use of logos, colors, fonts, trademarks, etc.

  • Participate in brainstorms and creative sessions that enhance creative campaigns and creative work.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education/Training and Experience Required)

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design communications or equivalent education and work experience.

  • At least 1 year of experience in graphic design or design production roles.

  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Experience in Adobe After Effects and Figma a plus.

  • Strong ability to ensure that projects adhere to University brand standards in traditional and emerging media.

  • Experience in graphic design, prepress production, photo retouching, typography and layout. Photography experience a plus.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines and maintain consistent quality of work

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as

  • Operational and project management experience and expertise in working with project management software/tools.

  • Excellent organizational skills that support the rest of the creative team.

Preferred

  • Prior experience working in the higher education industry.

  • Prior experience working in advertising.

  • Prior animation or web design experience.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

  • May require long periods spent in front of a computer.

  • Weekend and after hours work may be required.

Pay Transparancy:

The estimated pay range for this position is $50,000-$55,000. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, or equivalent education and work experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in graphic design or design production roles
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Ability to ensure projects adhere to university brand standards across traditional and emerging media
  • Experience with graphic design, prepress production, photo retouching, typography, and layout
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining consistent quality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Operational and project management experience, including experience with project management software and tools
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects and Figma
  • Photography experience
  • Prior experience in higher education
  • Prior experience in advertising
  • Prior animation or web design experience
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Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

Saint Joseph's University is a private Jesuit university located in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus, the institution is dedicated to advancing the professional and personal ambitions of its students through a demanding academic environment, preparing them for a rapidly changing world through a combination of rigorous academic preparation and Jesuit values.

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