Job Details

Graphic Designer

Position Number: 6320434
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Graphic Designer

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $57,151.00 - $62,866.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500092
Division: Advancement and Communications
Department: University Communications
Opening Date: 06/24/2025
Closing: 7/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer supports the University's brand identity and marketing objectives by creating compelling visual content across print and digital platforms. This position works collaboratively with departments across campus to design materials that promote the university's undergraduate and graduate recruitment efforts, events, and initiatives in alignment with institutional goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Conceptualizes and designs engaging print and digital materials, including brochures, posters, signage, advertisements, email graphics, social media content, digital ads, event collateral and more.
Maintains and applies the University's brand standards consistently across all creative outputs.
Collaborates with marketing staff, writers, photographers, to ensure a cohesive visual strategy.
Assists in the development of campaign concepts for admissions, fundraising, alumni engagement, and academic departments.
Prepares files for professional printing or digital distribution, ensuring all technical specifications are met.
Supports internal colleagues with design needs, from concept through delivery.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Stays current on design trends, software, and best practices in higher education marketing.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or other art or design-based equivalent from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Minimum of one year of professional design experience
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design work
Demonstrate ability to learn the tools needed to make all work accessible
Excellent attention to detail, layout, typography, and color theory
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of HTML
Higher education experience
Photography skills
Animation skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm, occasional nights and weekends
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visitjobs.hr.brockport.eduto complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/4983237/graphic-designer

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