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About the Role

Support communications and outreach across the Enrollment and Student Advancement Division (ESA) as a graphic designer. Focus on designing print and digital collateral for student career programs, University Master’s programs, and college access initiatives. Translate the division’s work into compelling, accessible materials, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution. Collaborate with project leads, contribute to outreach strategy, and support daily operations.

Responsibilities

Design and produce print collateral for ESA initiatives, including brochures, one-sheets, handouts, signage, and event materials.
Create digital collateral including social media graphics, email assets, and promotional materials across platforms.
Maintain brand consistency across all materials, ensuring alignment with University of Chicago visual identity standards.
Manage and organize a library of design assets, templates, photos, and production files for ongoing and future use.
Work closely with colleagues in the University’s Career Advancement and College Admissions offices to scope project requirements and source content.
Support content development across platforms, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and messaging.
Prepare files for print production, including vendor coordination and press-ready output.
Attend meetings with project leads and stakeholders; prepare clear, actionable notes and summaries.
Track project timelines and deliverables to support successful execution.
Contribute to defining and refining outreach goals for ESA initiatives.
Evaluate the effectiveness, relevance, and feasibility of outreach efforts and projects.
Support efforts to expand visibility and engagement with key audiences.
Conceptualize and create graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.
Use on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
Perform other related work as needed.

Requirements

College or university degree in a related field.
2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Experience designing print and digital collateral in a professional or institutional setting.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Adept at preparing files for print production and working with external print vendors.
Familiarity with digital design for social media platforms and email marketing.
Working knowledge of typography, layout, and color theory as applied to both print and screen.
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards as applied to digital materials.
Hands-on exposure with motion graphics tools such as Adobe After Effects.
Hands-on exposure with Lightroom or similar tools for photo editing and asset management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to think critically about outreach goals and assess project impact and viability.
Collaborative and responsive to work across teams and disciplines.
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with strong follow-through.
Comfortable balancing creative production with administrative and operational tasks.
Interest in mission-driven programming.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Print production file preparation
External print vendor coordination
Digital design for social media platforms
Email marketing design
Typography
Layout
Color theory
WCAG accessibility standards (digital materials)
Motion graphics tools (e.g., Adobe After Effects)
Photo editing (e.g., Lightroom)
Asset management
Written communication
Verbal communication
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Project management
Deadline management
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Responsiveness
Proactiveness
Solutions-oriented approach
Follow-through

Location

Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

2-5 years of work experience

Education Level

College or university degree in a related field

Salary/Compensations

$61,200.00 - $79,200.00

Benefits

Health programs
Retirement programs
Paid time off

About the Company

The Office of College Admissions manages marketing, recruitment, and admissions for first-year, transfer, and high school summer program students.
The office provides the first impression of UChicago to visitors and is responsible for recruiting diverse students prepared for rigorous academics.
The University of Chicago is an urban research university founded in 1890, committed to free and open inquiry.
It empowers individuals to challenge conventional thinking and fosters critical, analytic, and writing skills in students.
The university develops future leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government through graduate programs.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
Does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, national/ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, disability status, military/veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes.
Provides reasonable accommodation for the application process.
Employment offers are contingent upon a background check, with conviction history reviewed on a case-by-case basis.