Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Graphic Designer in Chapel Hill

Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Department: Lineberger Cancer Center - 426801

Posting Open Date: 12/19/2025

Application Deadline: 01/09/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Graphic Designer

Position Number: 20074092

Vacancy ID: S026610

Full‑time/Part‑time: Part‑Time Temporary

Hours Per Week: 10

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $35.00 – $40.10 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months, not to exceed 11 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others we serve. We provide leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Position Summary

The Policy Insights Lab at the University of North Carolina is seeking a part‑time (approximately 2–10 hours per week) graphic designer to support visual design needs for ongoing behavioral and clinical public health research studies. The role begins in January and lasts through approximately June 2026, with the opportunity for re‑hire. The graphic designer will develop study‑related visuals and collaborate with research staff to update materials as needed. This position can be remote if preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design recruitment materials, experimental study stimuli, logos, websites, social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations, and other project‑related visuals.
• Create clear and engaging visual assets for participant‑facing materials.
• Revise and adapt existing design templates for use across multiple research studies.
• Work collaboratively with investigators, project managers, and research assistants to ensure all materials meet IRB, accessibility, and branding guidelines.
• Maintain organized files and documentation of design versions and project workflows.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated competencies to perform the necessary tasks is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or comparable design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva Pro).
• Experience designing materials for public‑facing or research‑oriented contexts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accessibility and readability standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple small projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfort incorporating feedback from diverse team members and iterating on drafts.
• Coursework in graphic design, visual communication, or related field.