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Coordinator II - Graphic Designer

Sam Houston State University

Huntington, WV
Full Time
Mid Level
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Provides vital support to the Marketing & Communications team by performing and managing high-quality graphic design projects for University clients. The position involves collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to produce impactful visual materials that support the university's branding and outreach efforts across print and digital formats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications team, University clients, and print services.
  • Designs and produces high-quality impactful visual materials to support and advance the University's brand and outreach efforts for both print and digital formats.
  • Provides artistic guidance, conceptualizes design work with abstract thoughts, and prepares final design for production.
  • Determines specification, color schemes, size layout, photography, and graphic placement for projects.
  • Edits text as needed.
  • Prepares production and costs estimates, sets timeframes, tracks time on projects, and manages efficient production workflow on various projects simultaneously.
  • Assists in brand compliance and graphic standards.
  • Responsible for building and managing relationships with assigned University clients.
  • Oversees and creates graphics for digital signage.
  • Liaises with internal and vendor technology departments for sign upgrades and/or repairs.
  • Manages time-sensitive projects and plays a key role in maintaining an efficient production workflow.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in art, design, marketing, advertising, or a related field.
  • Two years of experience in an agency, in-house marketing environment or related field.
  • Experience with computer graphics hardware and software.
  • Proficient in current design software and industry standards for both print and online platforms.
  • Requires strong working knowledge of current graphic design practices and procedures.
  • Ability to develop creative solutions for multiple channels and formats.
  • Working knowledge of print production process including pre-press setup.
  • Experience in digital signage and managing graphics for digital displays is preferred.
  • Video and motion experience is a plus.
  • Experience in Higher Education is desirable.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Higher Education.
  • Video and motion graphics experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in art, design, marketing, advertising, or a related field.
  • Two years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compelling options for a fulfilling and impactful career.
  • Superior benefit package.
  • Competitive salaries.
  • Flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.
  • Programs that support a healthy work-life balance, employee well-being, and professional development including educational and dependent assistance programs.

Working at Sam Houston State University

The university offers a vibrant and dynamic community with a small town feel and large-scale opportunities. It emphasizes a work environment that fosters work/life balance, professional development, and employee well-being.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Job CategoryGraphic Design
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Sam Houston State University

Website

shsu.edu

Location

Huntington, WV

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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