Sacred Heart University · 19 hours ago
Marketing & Communications - Associate Director of Graphic Design
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffSacred Heart University is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and is seeking an Associate Director of Graphic Design to support enrollment, retention, and revenue goals through creative and graphic design services. The role involves ensuring the proper implementation of the SHU brand across all visual communications and producing a variety of communications that promote public recognition and support of the University.
Higher EducationNursing and Residential CareUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and manage the production of print, digital and other communications requested by University personnel within allocated budgets and timelines
Assist in the visual communications department for the University. Work with inhouse and all external vendors related to graphic design, creative digital and print production, art and signage
Assist in the creation and production of University magazine
Assist in design of enrollment and brand advertisements across print and digital networks
Design and produce a variety of communications, including brochures, invitations, advertisements, posters, web graphics, etc
Maintain the consistency of the University brand across all visual communications
Create templates for recurring communications
Serve on committees as needed
Be a resource to other departments and University personnel regarding their graphic design needs
Ensure continued quality and relevance of University’s graphic communications
Prioritize projects, determine and manage resources required to complete the projects
Track graphic design projects from consultation to production
Prepare files for print, make recommendations regarding ink and paper choices
Maintain an archive of digital files and graphic design samples
Manage the “for credit” graphic design intern
Meet with clients, assess, and produce their graphic design collateral
Assume other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in graphic design or related field
Thorough knowledge of print production, including preparing files for offset printing
Understanding of digital design landscape
Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, and team player
Flexible and adaptable
Detail-oriented and resourceful
Strong skills and experience InDesign CC and other Creative Cloud products
Ability to represent the University well in working collegially with all members of staff, faculty, outside vendors, university colleagues, alumni, and students
Ability to work within the University's publications policies and procedures
Ability to work with outside vendors
Ability to develop new, relevant technology skills as required
Ability to lead with a positive and can-do attitude that supports the mission of the school
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced and changing environment
Preferred
A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions
Company
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual traditions, mission of company educate the whole person.
Founded in 1963
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2024-09-25Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Bobby Valentine
Executive Director of Athletics
Walter William Curtis
Founder
Recent News
2025-08-27
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