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University of Southern California is hiring a Visual/Graphic Designer to create visual materials and copy layouts for print and digital media. This role involves collaborating with departmental managers and clients to develop and execute design solutions aligned with communication goals and brand standards, while also overseeing project quality and guiding student workers.

Highlights

Design visual materials including illustrations, brochures, flyers, presentations, and more.
Develop creative design concepts that meet departmental goals and project requirements.
Use design, publishing, and image-editing software to create and manipulate layouts and artwork.
Review and proof final artworks for accuracy, quality, and consistency.
Provide design specifications and guidance to others, including supervising student workers.
Strong knowledge of typography, layout principles, color theory, and visual communication.
Experience producing print and digital design materials for diverse audiences and platforms.
Effective communication and collaboration with internal clients, marketing teams, and managers.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant design experience.
Hourly pay range is $25.88 to $30.45 based on experience and qualifications.

Visual/Graphic Designer Full Description

Visual/Graphic Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Category Arts Production Support

Helpful Information for Applicants

External Applicants

Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)

The Office of Communications is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join its team. This position is responsible for designing visual materials and copy layouts for a wide range of print and digital media. The Graphic Designer works closely with departmental managers and internal clients to develop, advise on, and execute design solutions that support communication goals, brand standards, and project objectives.

This role is responsible for creating high-quality visual materials, reviewing final artwork for accuracy and quality, and supporting the overall effectiveness of design projects. The Graphic Designer may also provide project-based guidance to others, including student workers, and reports to the Associate Director of Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Design art and copy layouts for a variety of visual media, including illustrations, publications, graphs, charts, brochures, certificates, flyers, posters, slide presentations, and related materials.
Develop creative design concepts and visual solutions that align with departmental goals, project requirements, and established design standards.
Prepare presentation graphics for slides, digital presentations, and other visual communication platforms.
Use design and publishing software to manipulate images, prepare layouts, and create computerized typeset documents.
Produce a variety of freehand artwork, including drawings, illustrations, logos, and related creative assets.
Determine the size, arrangement, and placement of illustrations, graphics, and copy based on space availability, layout principles, and design concepts.
Select appropriate type styles, font sizes, colors, formats, and design elements to support clear and visually effective communication.
Work with advertising, marketing, and communications representatives to integrate copy and graphics effectively.
Review and proof final artwork before submission, checking for accuracy, design quality, color, formatting, alignment, and legibility.
Monitor the effectiveness and quality of final design products and recommend improvements as needed.
Develop design specifications for work produced by others and provide guidance to support consistency and quality.
Work closely with a small team of student workers by assigning design tasks, reviewing work, proofing materials, and submitting completed projects for review.
Lead or support design projects on a project-by-project basis, as needed.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Strong knowledge of layout principles, typography, color, composition, and visual design concepts.
Experience creating print and digital design materials for a variety of audiences and platforms.
Proficiency with design, publishing, image-editing, and page layout software.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Excellent proofreading skills and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal clients, departmental managers, marketing representatives, and student workers.
Ability to provide creative direction, feedback, and task coordination on a project basis.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative communications team.

Application Requirement

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values
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The hourly range for this position is $25.88- $30.45. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Understanding of design issues, including browser usability and cross-platform compatibility. Solid foundation in studio design, typography, printing and layout. Work experience as a visual/graphic designer covering all aspects of artwork preparation, printing, and website creation. Requires thorough knowledge of typography, printing processes, selection of paper or other printing surfaces, and paper folding, binding and finishing. Knowledge of desktop publishing systems and specialized equipment related to periodical production.

Job ID REQ20175922

Posted Date 06/02/2026

Original Job Description

Visual/Graphic Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Category Arts Production Support

Helpful Information for Applicants

External Applicants

Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)

Key Responsibilities

Design art and copy layouts for a variety of visual media, including illustrations, publications, graphs, charts, brochures, certificates, flyers, posters, slide presentations, and related materials.
Develop creative design concepts and visual solutions that align with departmental goals, project requirements, and established design standards.
Prepare presentation graphics for slides, digital presentations, and other visual communication platforms.
Use design and publishing software to manipulate images, prepare layouts, and create computerized typeset documents.
Produce a variety of freehand artwork, including drawings, illustrations, logos, and related creative assets.
Determine the size, arrangement, and placement of illustrations, graphics, and copy based on space availability, layout principles, and design concepts.
Select appropriate type styles, font sizes, colors, formats, and design elements to support clear and visually effective communication.
Work with advertising, marketing, and communications representatives to integrate copy and graphics effectively.
Review and proof final artwork before submission, checking for accuracy, design quality, color, formatting, alignment, and legibility.
Monitor the effectiveness and quality of final design products and recommend improvements as needed.
Develop design specifications for work produced by others and provide guidance to support consistency and quality.
Work closely with a small team of student workers by assigning design tasks, reviewing work, proofing materials, and submitting completed projects for review.
Lead or support design projects on a project-by-project basis, as needed.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Strong knowledge of layout principles, typography, color, composition, and visual design concepts.
Experience creating print and digital design materials for a variety of audiences and platforms.
Proficiency with design, publishing, image-editing, and page layout software.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Excellent proofreading skills and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal clients, departmental managers, marketing representatives, and student workers.
Ability to provide creative direction, feedback, and task coordination on a project basis.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative communications team.

Application Requirement

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values
(opens in new window).

#LI-AW1

Job ID REQ20175922

Posted Date 06/02/2026

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