University of South Carolina
Designer
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Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
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$40K - $58K
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Design
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April 24th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Designer. The Designer provides graphic design services for interdisciplinary brand teams within the Division of Marketing, creating original concepts and visual solutions that support strategic goals and uphold the university's brand standards. The role involves independent project management, art direction, and collaboration with creative professionals to produce print and digital marketing materials.
Highlights
- Serve as graphic designer for interdisciplinary brand teams in the Division of Marketing.
- Create original design concepts for print and digital communications supporting university colleges and academic units.
- Lead art direction for team projects including photography and design.
- Manage projects from concept through production ensuring quality, consistency, and brand alignment.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; strong visual design and illustration skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of print production, digital media, and design standards.
- Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s in graphic design plus two years related experience; understanding of marketing and advertising best practices.
- Salary range: $40,269 to $58,390 annually.
- Provide a design portfolio with the application; role supports multiple university academic and administrative units.
Designer Full Description
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Please provide a design portfolio.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 7, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00282PO26 |
| Job Family | Creative Services |
| Job Function | Graphic Design |
| USC Market Title | Graphic Designer |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132528 |
| Job Level | P0 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Designer |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Marketing |
| Department | MKTG Creative Services |
| State Pay Range | G06 |
| USC Market Range | MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $40,269 - $58,390 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
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| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Other Professional |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | The University of South Carolina Division of Marketing is seeking a designer who serves as the graphic designer for one of several interdisciplinary brand teams within the division and provides visual guidance and design expertise to the units that comprise that brand team. The designer creates original concepts and designs that support the strategic needs of the university’s colleges and appeal to audiences while ensuring quality, consistency and excellence within the university brand platform. The designer will create marketing materials for a range of audiences to build awareness, drive engagement and enhance the reputation of the university while reflecting the university’s commitment to academic and research excellence. The designer demonstrates expertise in visual design and illustration, project management and production knowledge to deliver compelling, creative solutions for digital and print communications. This position leads art direction for team projects. The designer works independently on projects prioritized by the Senior Designer and with a dynamic team of creative professionals throughout the Division of Marketing on projects that are deemed shared priorities of the academic/administrative units and the university. |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty |
Design: Ensures quality and consistency of design aesthetics and determines project needs and priorities as they relate to creative briefs, strategic communications plans and other relevant planning documents. Works independently and collaboratively to create clever and innovative design approaches that support the University of South Carolina brand and adhere to digital accessibility design standards. Envisions and executes original artistic designs. Leads art direction process for photography and design across print and digital work produced for the team. Works within the structure of the university’s visual design language to select fonts, colors, artwork, photography and other visual elements for the design of effective print and digital communications. Serves as a designer on other office creative projects as assigned by the Senior Designer. While units supported will focus on their respective brand team, the designer will also support other academic and administrative areas of the university. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 40 |
| Job Duty |
Project Management: Interacts and communicates clearly and confidently with clients, vendors and team members to determine visual communication needs, present ideas and accomplish projects from start to finish. Identifies resources needed for project completion. Accounts for time spent as well as quality by ensuring that layouts are accurate, files are free of errors and specifications are complete to meet deadline and budget requirements. Keeps team members, clients and managers informed of all project statuses in real time via production management software, verbal communication and other reports. Facilitates meetings with group/client when necessary. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 30 |
| Job Duty |
Production duties: Responsible for the processing of production oriented departmental projects such as reprints and templates. Updates content, fonts, photography and graphics for reprints of annual projects. Creates and revises digital artwork and photos and prepares final files for quality publishing or digital use. Prepares exacting specifications and instructions for print or digital output; assembles technically accurate prepress files and instructions with consideration given to printing processes, paper choices, mailing regulations, final distribution, client budgets, electronic needs and purchasing and production deadlines. Checks printer proofs and performs press checks as necessary. Coordinates assignments with other staff as required. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 04/23/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 06/07/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please provide a design portfolio. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 7, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205330 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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Required Documents
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- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
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