Jobs in Williamsburg, VA

About the role

The Graphic Designer is a key member of the creative team within University Marketing at William & Mary. Reporting to the Associate Director of Art & Design, this position is responsible for developing strategically driven, brand-aligned visual communications that support the university’s goals related to enrollment, advancement and institutional reputation. This role focuses primarily on print communications, presentation design and institutional brand implementation. The Graphic Designer will create visually compelling materials across a wide range of applications including publications, brochures, invitations, reports, campaign collateral, environmental graphics, signage, presentations and event-related materials. The position will also support template-based design needs in platforms such as Canva and other approved tools while ensuring materials remain aligned with university brand standards. The position requires a strong understanding of typography, layout, color, photography and production processes, along with the ability to translate complex messaging into clear and engaging visual communications. The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with writers, photographers, project managers, marketing strategists, campus partners and external vendors to ensure all creative work supports the university’s visual identity standards while meeting strategic communication goals. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive creative professional who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship, organization and attention to detail. The Graphic Designer will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg that offers a flexible work environment.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Portfolio demonstrates strong creative proficiency in layout, typography and print design.
• Experience in graphic design, illustration and/or related creative work in an agency, corporate or higher education environment (typically 2+ years).
• Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, photography and information hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience developing branded templates or self-service design assets in Canva or similar platforms while maintaining visual identity standards.
• Experience designing long-form publications and complex multi-page layouts.
• Knowledge of print production processes, file preparation and vendor coordination.
• Experience designing and maintaining presentation materials or branded slide templates using software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, leadership and multidisciplinary teams.