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McMillen, Inc.

Graphic Design Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$76K - $122K/yr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen, Inc.

Graphic Design Specialist

Boise, ID

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen, Inc.

Graphic Design Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen, Inc.

Graphic Design Specialist

Boise, ID · On-site

$76K - $97K/yr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen

Graphic Design Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen, Inc.

Graphic Design Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$76K - $122K/yr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

McMillen

Graphic Design Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in ...

Syracuse University

$62K/yr

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant ... The Manager of Graphic Design will create personalized recruiting graphics for top recruits at the ...

Rutgers

Graphic Design Intern

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$15.92/hr

As a member of the department's Visual Identity Team, the Graphic Design intern will create strategic, on-brand communication collateral for the university's engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Desert Botanical Garden

Graphic Design Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$59K - $65K/yr

Pay Range: $59,900 - $65,900 Requirements Competencies • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, design or related field from an accredited art school or university preferred ...

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How much do university graphic design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for university graphic design in the United States is $26.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a university graphic designer?

A University Graphic Designer is a creative professional responsible for designing visual materials that support a university’s branding, marketing, and communication efforts. They produce a wide range of materials, including brochures, posters, digital content, event graphics, and social media assets. These designers work closely with university departments to ensure all designs align with institutional guidelines and effectively engage students, faculty, alumni, and the public. Their work helps promote the university’s image, communicate important information, and enhance the overall visual identity of the institution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a university graphic designer?

To thrive as a University Graphic Designer, you need strong visual design skills, proficiency in typography and layout, and typically a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with digital asset management systems are commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills help you stand out when working with diverse academic departments and meeting university branding standards. These abilities ensure effective communication of university messages, consistent branding, and engagement across various campus audiences.

How does a university graphic designer typically collaborate with faculty and other departments on campus projects?

University Graphic Designers frequently work closely with a variety of campus stakeholders, including faculty, administrative staff, and student organizations. Collaboration often involves initial meetings to understand project goals, followed by presenting design concepts and iterating based on feedback. Clear communication and the ability to balance university branding guidelines with the unique needs of each department are key. This cross-departmental teamwork provides valuable networking opportunities and a broad range of creative challenges.

What is the difference between University Graphic Design vs Graphic Designer?

AspectUniversity Graphic DesignerGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design or related fieldOften requires a bachelor's degree or certification in graphic design or related area
Work EnvironmentPrimarily works within educational institutions, focusing on academic projects and brandingWorks in various industries, including advertising, marketing, and media, on diverse client projects
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, and educational organizationsAdvertising agencies, corporate companies, freelance clients

While both roles involve graphic design skills and similar educational backgrounds, a University Graphic Designer primarily works within educational institutions focusing on academic branding and materials. In contrast, a Graphic Designer works across multiple industries, handling a broader range of client projects and creative tasks.

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Graphic Design Specialist

Sacramento, CA • On-site

McMillen, Inc.
Civil Engineering Construction • 11 - 50 employees
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$76K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!
Graphic Design Specialist
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist to serves as a specialized graphic design resource within the Marketing Department, supporting strategic pursuits, interviews and presentations, conferences, business development efforts, and major Marketing initiatives. The role partners across teams translating complex information into compelling, brand-consistent visual communication. Proposal Managers retain responsibility for proposal layout, production, and delivery; this role provides targeted design expertise based on priorities established by the Director of Marketing.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a specialized graphic design resource supporting strategic pursuits, interviews and presentations, conferences, business development, and major Marketing initiatives.
  • Develop custom graphics including infographics, process diagrams, organizational charts, schedules, workflows, maps, technical graphics, icons, and other visual elements.
  • Partner with Proposal Managers, Communications and technical staff to translate complex technical concepts, approaches, data, and differentiators into effective visual communication.
  • Provide targeted design support for strategic and high-priority pursuits while Proposal Managers retain responsibility for proposal layout, production, and delivery.
  • Develop and maintains templates, graphic libraries, presentation tools, and reusable visual assets that enable Proposal Managers and Proposal Coordinators to independently produce high-quality materials.
  • Design interview and presentation materials including PowerPoint and/or Canva presentations, graphics, leave-behinds, boards, handouts, and other visual assets.
  • Support conference, tradeshow, and major Marketing initiatives through development of booth graphics, signage, advertisements, presentations, collateral, and related materials.
  • Develop strategic marketing and business development collateral including qualifications materials, capability statements, brochures, advertisements, and market- or discipline-specific materials.
  • Coordinate with print, tradeshow, and specialty vendors and prepares files for professional print and digital production.
  • Maintain organized graphic assets, templates, photography, and other visual resources.
  • Ensure design work follows McMillen brand standards and performs quality control for accuracy, readability, consistency, and professional presentation.
  • Collaborate with Communications when initiatives overlap while maintaining clear ownership of Marketing and pursuit-related design responsibilities.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve graphic communication, templates, presentations, and design workflows through technology, AI-assisted tools, automation, and continuous process improvement.
  • Manage multiple concurrent design assignments and partners with the Director of Marketing to prioritize requests based on strategic importance, deadlines, workload, and capacity.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required and ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A.) from a four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or five to ten years of related professional experience in graphic design, marketing, proposal development, or production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Background in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.
  • Proven ability to support proposal development, interview presentations, marketing initiatives, and business development efforts within the AEC industry.
  • Proficiency in developing proposal graphics, technical illustrations, infographics, maps, process diagrams, organizational charts, schedules, workflows, and other visual communication materials.
  • Experience developing and maintaining branded templates, graphic libraries, presentation systems, reusable visual assets, and marketing collateral.
  • Skilled in supporting conferences, tradeshows, industry events, advertisements, and other high-visibility marketing initiatives.
  • Ability to coordinate with external production vendors, including printers, signage providers, tradeshow vendors, and other specialty partners.
  • Experience working within a matrixed organization supporting multiple offices, markets, disciplines, and technical teams.

Application Requirements:Interested candidates should submit:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter describing your proposal management experience and interest in joining McMillen
  • Portfolio or representative work samples (redacted project examples, layouts, presentation samples, graphics, or other relevant materials are encouraged where confidentiality permits)

Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
  • Pay Range: $76,000 - $122,000 (DOE)
  • Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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