Graphic Designer
Location
St. Davids
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1104
Department
Marketing & Communication
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.
Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
Position Description
Are you a creative and organized graphic designer? Are you looking to join a dynamic, warm, community-focused team at a growing university? Eastern University is looking for a Graphic Designer to join our vibrant, energetic team!
In this role, youll:
Craft print and digital designs, sharing our brands story.
Join a passionate and warm Marketing team, creating compelling design pieces that align with our brand.
Focus on projects for the Office of the President, Office of Advancement, and the Office of Marketing & Communications, including fundraising campaigns and leadership communications in both print and digital formats.
Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
Uses originality, imagination, and creative discretion to develop and execute high-quality visual design solutions that align with institutional branding and strategic objectives. Collaborates with the Marketing Team and various university departments to conceptualize and deliver visually compelling materials, including but not limited to annual reports, brochures, digital assets, flyers, and pitch decks.
Exercises independent creative judgment in choosing design styles, visual elements, typography, layout, and color theory to communicate complex information clearly and artistically across a wide range of media and platforms.
Stays current on design trends, visual storytelling techniques, and evolving technologies. Regularly integrates this expertise into the creative process to elevate the university's visual brand identity.
Operates with substantial autonomy to interpret brand guidelines and apply them creatively across diverse campaigns and materials. Partners with the Brand Design Director to ensure visual consistency while also contributing original ideas that push the boundaries of the brand's evolution.
Independently generates original illustrations, graphics, and visual treatments that enhance messaging and capture audience attention. Makes creative decisions that significantly influence the final presentation and emotional impact of the design.
Reviews and proofreads all artwork throughout each stage of development with a high level of detail and accuracy. Collaborates as necessary but is primarily responsible for the visual integrity and professional quality of finished pieces.
Initiates and contributes to brainstorming sessions and creative reviews. Brings forward unique design concepts and demonstrates the professional judgment required to identify the most effective solutions for each project.
Acts as the primary creative contact for stakeholders, including the Offices of University Marketing & Communications, the President, and Advancement. Communicates directly with these offices to advise on visual strategy, present design drafts, and integrate feedback independently.
Maintains a positive, solutions-focused mindset and fosters a collaborative creative environment. Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and responsibility in the execution of duties, and works with minimal supervision.
Oversees the end-to-end creative production process. Makes independent decisions on vendor selection, print specifications, production timelines, and budget considerations. Manages production logistics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A college degree or equivalent experience, with continuing education in relevant software preferred.
2-3 years of experience in graphic design using software including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Apple software is preferred. HTML skill is a plus.
Strong creative, communication, organizational, problem solving, and time-management skills. Works well with tight deadlines in a team environment.
Experience working for a university or creating content for fundraising campaigns is an asset.
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.
Background Checks
Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.
Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:
1) Affidavit;
2) FBI Criminal Record Check;
3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.
Description Disclaimer
This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.
For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.
Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.
Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.
Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.
Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs.
Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.
Employer Eastern University
Address 1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087
Phone 610-341-5986
Website http://www.eastern.edu