Graphic Designer

Allegheny College Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Meadville Full-time Mid-level Graphic Design

Mid-level Graphic Design role at Allegheny College. Meadville · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead or contribute design for campus collateral, environmental graphics, events, and social media
Guide projects from planning through completion while keeping client communication on track
Track daily work, manage timelines, and coordinate with Marketing and Communications colleagues
Support photo shoots, installations, and project management as needed

What you bring

Bring one to three years of graphic design experience
Use Adobe Creative Cloud plus Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
Apply visual standards across media and edit images for different uses
Communicate clearly, collaborate across campus groups, and stay organized under competing deadlines
A design-related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can work independently while collaborating with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and college departments. You’ll work virtually and in person, with some day travel within the region for college events. The role also values continued learning, careful judgment, and strong communication.

From the employer

ROLE TITLE: Graphic Designer

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Design & Publications

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As a Graphic Designer, you will:

Be the contributing or lead designer for projects including collateral, environmental graphics, event promotion, and social media for client projects across campus.
Initiate and attend planning meetings and independently communicate throughout a project’s lifespan in order to meet client goals and expectations.
Perform daily project tracking, timeline management, and coordination with colleagues in the Marketing and Communications office.
Support photo shoots, installation, and project management as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field – or equivalent experience preferred
1-3 years experience required

Required Knowledge:

Understanding of effective client communication; ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies, including various College departments and stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The design of and importance of branding systems, and a working knowledge of design history through current trends.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Required Skills:

Application of visual design standards, and awareness and/or knowledge of design requirements for a variety of mediums.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with strong interpersonal and communication (oral, presentation, written) skills and the ability to use tact and sound judgment in all activities.
Experience with editing and optimizing images for use in various media

Required Abilities:

Ability to work under pressure and prioritize within multiple deadlines, and to work independently when necessary.
A commitment to continual learning and self-education.
Collaborative spirit, ready and excited to work with a skilled team both virtually and in-person.
Some assignments may require day travel within the region for College-sponsored events, as well as opportunity for professional development.