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Purdue University

Photographer/ Multimedia Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, IN 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Design 🗓️ February 25th, 2026

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Purdue University is hiring a Photographer/Multimedia Designer to create engaging photography and multimedia content that supports strategic communications for the College of Pharmacy and One Health initiatives. This role involves managing multiple projects to tell dynamic stories across Pharmacy, Health and Human Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and One Health, advancing cross-disciplinary research and marketing efforts.

Highlights
  • Create compelling photography and multimedia designs to represent Purdue College of Pharmacy and One Health.
  • Collaborate with alumni, faculty, staff, and students to support strategic communications and marketing.
  • Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge of typography, layout, and design principles.
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, photography, or related field with 0-1 years of experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating photography and design skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently and in collaboration with teams.
  • Familiarity with digital platforms and contributing to social media storytelling; video production/editing experience preferred.
  • Position is hybrid, with approximately 80% on-campus work and some evenings/weekends required.
  • Non-exempt position eligible for overtime and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
  • Role supports Purdue’s One Health initiative focusing on interdisciplinary research and impact in life sciences.

Photographer/ Multimedia Designer Full Description

Job Summary
Join our team to bring the Purdue College of Pharmacy and One Health brand to life through captivating photography and dynamic multimedia design. This role is perfect for a passionate visual storyteller excited to advance your career while supporting strategic communications and marketing efforts across Pharmacy, Health and Human Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and One Health.
 
This is a hybrid (80% on-campus/20% remote) position based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Some evenings and weekends required.

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About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We Are Looking For :
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, photography, or a related field. 
  • Must have 0-1 years’ experience

Skills
  • Strong portfolio showcasing photography and design work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of typography, layout, and design principles.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with alumni, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Familiarity with graphic design tools and templates.
  • Comfort working across multiple digital platforms and contributing to social media storytelling.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What is helpful:
  • Experience with video production/editing for social media preferred.

What We Would Like You to Know :
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Over-time)
Retirement Eligibility:  Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Waiting Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002533
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 
 
WHAT SETS US APART
At the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, we’re part of a bold, university-wide commitment to One Health—advancing research at the intersection of human, animal and plant health and well-being. As a member of Purdue’s One Health team, you’ll help tell dynamic, cross-disciplinary stories that showcase how we are driving innovation and real-world impact across the life sciences.
 
EOE:
Purdue University is an EOE employer.