Multimedia Designer - Greeley, CO

POSITION TITLE: Multimedia Designer · COMPENSATION RANGE: 56, ,000.00 USD per year · EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative · DEPARTMENT: Marketing · TARGET HIRE DATE: 4/1/2026 · BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub · Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization ...

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Multimedia Designer

COMPENSATION RANGE: 56, ,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

TARGET HIRE DATE: 4/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/07/2026.

Position Summary:

The Multimedia Designer is responsible for supporting the mission of the university and advancing strategic brand priorities through the design and production of high-quality marketing assets across print and digital platforms. Working within the central Marketing and Communications team, this position contributes to the development, execution and ongoing refinement of creative materials that support university-wide and unit-level marketing initiatives.

This position serves as a visual and digital media creator who manages and coordinates multiple design projects and produces content for a range of channels, including digital campaigns plus paid and organic social media. With a strong foundation in traditional graphic design, the Multimedia Designer applies best practices in visual communication, digital storytelling and accessibility to ensure materials are inclusive, effective and aligned with university brand standards and goals. The position also integrates print materials into web-accessible PDFs, digital publications and multimedia formats.

The Multimedia Designer works collaboratively with internal Marketing and Communications team members and campus partners to support integrated marketing campaigns that strengthen the university's identity, support recruitment and alumni engagement efforts, and enhance the institution's reputation with internal and external audiences.

Job Duties:

60% Design and produce key university marketing assets for print and digital campaigns and publications. Integrate brand elements, custom graphics and multimedia content into creative materials. Apply best practices in accessibility, visual communication and digital storytelling to ensure materials are inclusive, effective and aligned with university brand standards. Convert print materials into web-accessible PDFs, digital publications or other multimedia formats. Provide art and photo direction as needed, track progress of projects according to timelines and priorities set by project managers and provide guidance to other designers when appropriate.

15% Communicate with supervisor and team to ensure timely production of materials.

10% Participate in the creative brief process for new projects or major redesigns, contributing creative design suggestions, choices of print materials or digital specifications and timeline possibilities.

5% Consult with clients to clarify design needs and offer guidance on design solutions that align with university brand standards and accessibility requirements.

5% Contribute to improving internal marketing processes and educating campus partners on integrating communications and adhering to brand standards.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Fine Arts/Multimedia.

Or

Completion of study and/or certification from an accredited art school or art institute.

Or

The equivalent combination of education and experience in the field.

If equivalency is used in lieu of degree – at least six years of experience.

At least four years professional experience.

Experience needs to be full competent and diverse design work in print with some web media. This position needs to possess a thorough understanding of fast-paced deadlines and multi-design work using many forms of design software. This position requires good verbal and written skills and the ability to teach others.

On-the-job training:

General organization of university – three months

Key messages, audiences and university goals – three months university graphic standards – three months

Nature of key print pieces – three months

Familiarity with need and styles of campus clients – six months

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub, to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears

EEO Statement

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Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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