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The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the largest and most diverse academic unit of the University of Denver, encompassing a variety of departments, schools, and centers. CAHSS students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed across a wide range of careers in today's globally connected society.

The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Denver seeks a part-time Graphic Designer to support the creation and delivery of design assets across print and digital channels for CAHSS departments, schools, programs, and college-wide initiatives. 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role works to execute design requests such as event materials and promotional collateral to digital graphics and branded templates. The Graphic Designer receives project instructions from all members of the CAHSS Marketing Team and collaborates closely with colleagues to produce work that is on-brand, audience-appropriate, and delivered on time. 

This is a part-time, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Essential Functions 

• Design and produce print and digital materials for CAHSS departments, schools, and programs, including but not limited to: 

• Event collateral: invitations, save-the-dates, programs, signage, and promotional posters. 

• Digital assets: social media graphics, email headers and banners, web graphics, and digital display materials. 

• Marketing and recruitment materials: brochures, one-pagers, flyers, and departmental fact sheets. 

• Creation of branded materials for recurring departmental use, including newsletter headers, presentation decks, and report covers. 

• Ensure all design work adheres to University of Denver and CAHSS brand standards, including typography, color, logo usage, and accessibility guidelines. 

• Receive and interpret project tasks from the CAHSS Marketing Team, asking clarifying questions as needed to produce accurate, high-quality design assets. 

• Manage multiple concurrent design projects with varying deadlines and communicate proactively about timelines and capacity. 

• Prepare and package files for both digital delivery and professional print production, including proper resolution, color profiles, and bleed specifications. 

• Incorporate feedback from the marketing team and departmental stakeholders constructively and efficiently. 

• Maintain organized file management and version control across all active and archived design projects. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design workflows, templates, and brand asset libraries. 

• Other related duties as assigned by the Director. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Canva and other design tools. 

• Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy. 

• Familiarity with accessibility standards in design, including color contrast and readable typography. 

• Ability to design for both print and digital formats with attention to the technical requirements of each. 

• Ability to work from a creative brief and translate written direction into effective visual communication. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to receive and act on feedback professionally. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. 

• Ability to work with inclusive and underrepresented populations using an inclusive, equity-minded approach. 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. 

Minimum Qualifications 

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

• Two or more years of professional graphic design experience. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. 

• Portfolio demonstrating experience designing for both print and digital applications. 

• Experience preparing files for professional offset and digital print production. 

• Experience working within an established brand system and producing work that maintains brand integrity across audiences and use cases. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or an agency environment. 

• Familiarity with Canva or other template-based design tools used in collaborative institutional environments. 

• Experience designing email marketing platforms and social media channels. 

• Experience working in large, multi-departmental organizations with internal stakeholders. 

Working Environment 

This is a fully remote position. Frequent interaction with marketing team members and department stakeholders across CAHSS. Interruptions and shifting project priorities are common. 

Work Schedule 

Part-time, hourly. Schedule is flexible and determined in coordination with the Director of Marketing based on project volume and team needs. Hours vary from week to week and will not exceed 1,000 hours per calendar year. 

Hourly Range
The hourly range for the position is $38.00-45.00

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 9:00 am (MST) May 27, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Required application materials: 

1. Resume 

1. Cover letter 

1. Portfolio or portfolio link demonstrating print and digital design work (required) 

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.