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Cleveland State University

Graphic Designer

🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Design 🗓️ October 30th, 2026

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Cleveland State University is hiring a Graphic Designer. The designer works in Marketing and Public Affairs, producing print and electronic design that supports the university's communication and marketing needs and strengthens its image with internal and external audiences. They work closely with department account representatives on each project.

Highlights
  • Perform graphic design, art direction, and production work for print and electronic media projects and special events.
  • Provide creative direction on projects and work with department account representatives to deliver the final product.
  • Coordinate and lead complex graphic design projects.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training in graphic arts design, plus three to five years of current graphic design experience and a portfolio.
  • Proficiency with Macintosh software and desktop publishing programs, plus familiarity with web design and the web as a marketing tool.
  • A master's degree or graduate study and prior university graphic design experience are preferred.
  • Full-time schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Business Title  | Graphic Designer
Posting Category  |
Salary Grade  | 05
Salary Plan  | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  | Marketing/Public Affairs
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.00
Job Summary  | Performs a full range of graphic design, art direction and production duties that support the strategic communication and marketing needs of Cleveland State University and enhance the University’s image to both external and internal communities. Provides creative direction for print and electronic media projects and special events. Works closely with department account representatives in team effort to achieve the highest level of product. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree or a combination of specialized training and professional experience in graphic arts design. Three to five (current) years experience in graphic arts and design. Demonstrated creativity and ability in graphic design using related computer technologies (portfolio required). Previous experience coordinating and leading complex graphic design projects. Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in operating MacIntosh computer software, desktop publishing programs and applications. Familiarity with web design concepts and use of web as a marketing tool.
Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree or post-graduate education. Previous experience in graphic design in a university or college environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  |
Requisition Number  | PT0703986S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  | 40
Work Schedule  | Typically Monday- Friday, generally 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
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Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  | 10/27/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 11/03/2026
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have Experience coordinating and leading complex graphic design projects? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have Two (2) to four (4) years experience in graphic arts and design? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or a combination of specialized training and professional experience in graphic arts design? 
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  6.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  7. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. 
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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