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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | February 3, 2026 |
Job Details
Graphic Designer/Creative Coordinator
Special Instructions to Applicants
A review of the applicant's graphic design portfolio will be included in the interview process.
Applicant must provide a cover letter and current résumé, which includes contact information for three references and a link to one of the following: portfolio website or link to download a digital version of applicant's portfolio (via Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer & Creative Coordinator serves as a key creative resource for the Office of University Communications, partnering with units across campuses to conceptualize, design, and produce professional marketing materials that advance the university's brand and strategic goals. This position is responsible for translating complex ideas into visually compelling print and digital communications, ensuring brand consistency and elevating the quality of creative output across the institution.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Designs visually compelling print and digital materials while ensuring adherence to internal processes, including project timelines, approval workflows, file preparation, and archiving; troubleshoots production-related file issues and coordinates with external vendors, as needed.
+ Collaborates with creative partners to establish design direction and execute creative strategies across multiple communication platforms; develops design solutions for institutional and high-profile initiatives, ensuring alignment with university brand standards and creative strategy.
+ Ensures all printed and digital communications meet institutional graphic and style standards, maintaining quality, consistency and brand integrity.
+ Collaborates with Marketing Communications and Web teams to execute creative strategies across platforms; provides design support for advertising, video, web and social media by producing high-quality creative assets.
+ Maintains knowledge of design best practices, trends, techniques and production resources; performs other duties, as assigned.
A review of the applicant's graphic design portfolio will be included in the interview process.
Applicant must provide a cover letter and current résumé, which includes contact information for three references and a link to one of the following: portfolio website or link to download a digital version of applicant's portfolio (via Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer & Creative Coordinator serves as a key creative resource for the Office of University Communications, partnering with units across campuses to conceptualize, design, and produce professional marketing materials that advance the university's brand and strategic goals. This position is responsible for translating complex ideas into visually compelling print and digital communications, ensuring brand consistency and elevating the quality of creative output across the institution.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Designs visually compelling print and digital materials while ensuring adherence to internal processes, including project timelines, approval workflows, file preparation, and archiving; troubleshoots production-related file issues and coordinates with external vendors, as needed.
+ Collaborates with creative partners to establish design direction and execute creative strategies across multiple communication platforms; develops design solutions for institutional and high-profile initiatives, ensuring alignment with university brand standards and creative strategy.
+ Ensures all printed and digital communications meet institutional graphic and style standards, maintaining quality, consistency and brand integrity.
+ Collaborates with Marketing Communications and Web teams to execute creative strategies across platforms; provides design support for advertising, video, web and social media by producing high-quality creative assets.
+ Maintains knowledge of design best practices, trends, techniques and production resources; performs other duties, as assigned.
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