Graphic Designer

Wichita State University Foundation - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Wichita, KS

11-50 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is seeking a talented and organized Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. This full-time position is crucial in creating impactful design solutions across both print and digital platforms. The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with WSUFAE staff to produce visually compelling materials that align with the organization's standards and mission. In this role, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for designing marketing assets for donor and alumni events, leading the creative direction for "The Shocker" magazine, and producing solicitation materials to support fundraising efforts. The position requires managing the entire design process, from initial concept through to final implementation, while balancing multiple projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. With a dedicated team of over 50 individuals, the WSUFAE is committed to supporting the continued growth of Wichita State University, which boasts nearly $400 million in managed assets and a global alumni network. The Graphic Designer will play a pivotal role in enhancing donor and alumni engagement through creative design solutions. This includes developing unique marketing materials such as save-the-dates, invitations, and programs for events, as well as overseeing all design aspects of projects from creative development to final product implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Collaboration, and will be able to execute and meet strict deadlines while exhibiting high levels of creativity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce design solutions across print and digital platforms to support WSU's ongoing donor and alumni engagement outreach efforts.
• Interact and collaborate with WSUFAE staff daily to generate design concepts and materials that adhere to the organization's visual standards.
• Create unique and appealing event marketing assets (save the dates, invitations, programs, and day-of materials) for donor and alumni engagement events.
• Act as the creative lead for designing 'The Shocker', Wichita State's magazine, and additional segmented print publications for various academic colleges and programs.
• Create solicitation materials that support the WSUFAE development team and ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Oversee all design aspects of a project life cycle from creative development to final product implementation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience in graphic art, design or commercial art (education may be substituted).
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Collaboration.
• Project a professional image at all times.
• Able to execute and meet strict deadlines while exhibiting high amounts of creativity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on Mac or PC.
• Proven ability to design for a wide range of print and digital media.
• Technical understanding of four-color and digital printing.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and accurate written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials.
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with writing printer specifications for vendors.
• Experience in social media campaigns.
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance