Graphic Design Specialist
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Job Description
Creative Strategy & Design Production
- Create compelling designs for campaigns and ongoing communications across Auxiliary Services (digital signage, web graphics, email graphics, posters, flyers, banners, counter cards, window clings, table tents, brochures, presentations).
- Translate objectives into effective visuals that match each audience segment (student-facing vs. enterprise-facing vs. campus/internal).
- Develop concepts and multiple design directions; iterate based on stakeholder feedback and performance goals.
- Work with external vendors as required by Licensing to ensure the licensed product is photographed for promotional purposes
Brand, Licensing & Compliance Support
- Apply institutional brand standards consistently (typography, color, logos, tone, layout).
- Support trademark and licensing compliance by ensuring proper logo use and approved marks in creative deliverables.
- Coordinate as needed with internal approvers and external partners/vendors to ensure artwork meets branding and production requirements.
Social, Digital & Multimedia Content
- Produce social media graphics and short-form content to support promotions, launches, and campus moments.
- Capture and edit photo/video content as needed for Auxiliary promotions and storytelling (events, product highlights, service awareness).
- Create motion/animated assets when appropriate (simple animations, story/reel elements, digital signage motion).
- Help maintain the Licensing social media pages and make sure they are up to date with the needed information
Vendor/Print/Production Coordination
- Take photos of the licensed products on and off campus to be used in different formats and for different promos required by Licensing
- Prepare print-ready files and production specs; ensure accuracy for size, bleed, color profile, and resolution.
- Coordinate with printers, sign vendors, promotional product vendors, or enterprise partners to meet timelines and quality expectations.
- Maintain templates and toolkits to streamline repeatable communications (campaign kits, recurring promo templates, brand toolkits).
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Manage multiple projects concurrently with clear prioritization, status updates, and deadline discipline.
- Build strong relationships with Auxiliary Services unit leads and campus partners to understand needs, timelines, and outcomes.
- Contribute to campaign planning, creative briefs, and post-campaign evaluation (what worked/what to improve).
Optional Leadership / Student Support (as applicable)
- Assist with onboarding, coaching, and reviewing the work of student employees/interns supporting creative production.
- Support development of a consistent creative “system” for Auxiliary Services communications.