Virginia Tech is hiring: Graphic Designer in Blacksburg

Job Description
Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and design that makes a difference.

We’re currently searching for a Graphic Designer to join the Dean of Students portfolio within Student Affairs in Blacksburg, VA to help support communications and design needs across several student-focused departments. Virginia Tech’s Student Affairs guides, nurtures, and supports students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

You’ll support campus partners across the Dean of Students portfolio, including New Student and Family Programs, Services for Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct, First-Generation Student Success, Interfaith Initiative, the CARES Program, and the Women’s Community Center.

You’ll report directly to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications, in a 1500‑hour hourly wage/part‑time appointment.

You’ll design promotional materials – create signage, brochures, flyers, and other materials using various design software, platforms, and tools.

You’ll execute creative projects from concept to completion, developing designs, illustrations, and signage both independently and collaboratively, bringing creative ideas to life across print and digital platforms.

You’ll work independently under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and ensure all designs meet brand and quality standards while shaping the visual experience for new students and families as they begin their Virginia Tech journey.

You’ll work independently and collaboratively with key university stakeholders where exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are imperative.

You’ll assist with the management and professional development of student wage employees by providing mentorship, feedback on design work, and guidance on project execution.

You’ll be offered an hourly rate of $20.00‑$25.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in graphic design or visual communications.

Professional or applied experience producing design materials using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar tools.

Demonstrated experience designing communications materials for both print and digital applications.

Portfolio demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design, including examples of print and/or digital communications materials such as signage, marketing collateral, social media graphics, or promotional campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with branding/style guidelines or toolkits.

Experience with social media management, including content creation and strategy.

Experience with event photography and/or videography.

Experience editing video for web and social media platforms.

Demonstrated writing skills through published or professional communications (e.g., web content, marketing copy, newsletters, or reports).

Experience working in a higher education environment.

Experience using project management software.

Experience supervising, mentoring, advising, or leading students, staff, or teams.

Pay and Hours
Salary: $20.00/hr – $25.00/hr. Average 30 hours per week (limited to 1500 hours per year). Overtime: Non‑Exempt – eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type
Regular

EEO Statement
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540‑231‑2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kassi Schulz at kmh09@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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