Digital Designer – Strategic Communications, Marketing

WVU Online

Digital Designer enhancing user experience through graphic design for Strategic Communications and Marketing at WVU. Supporting design, development, and implementation of communication materials across various platforms.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides professional graphic design services and support for presentation materials and other collateral related to internal/external messaging and events
Conceptualizes and formulates design strategies and presentation approaches for visual imagery, communications, and promotional purposes for WVU
Makes concrete design and layout decisions for content across a variety of channels (e.g., web, mobile, digital, print, and environmental)
Serves as an advocate for user-focused design, develops and implements strategies to improve the usability, accessibility, and satisfaction associated with Strategic Priorities digital assets
Communicates with cross-functional teams to establish a vision for design projects, while ensuring that unit business needs are met
Oversees the design, development, and distribution of HTML email content for high-impact messages
Manages the development and design of online surveys used to capture WVU student, faculty, and staff insights and feedback
Manages and designs content for West Virginia University’s digital signage platform in accordance with brand and accessibility standards
Leads the design and development of website content for divisions/units that fall under the purview of Strategic Priorities
Works with staff in the design and management of website content in compliance with the University’s web policy and style guidelines
Uses accessible web page design guidelines in developing and revising web pages to ensure that they are accessible to a diverse audience
Monitors usage to guide ongoing development and improvement of websites
Performs related duties as assigned or directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia, integrated marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience
Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and its related design tools
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deliver quality work that meets project and unit needs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively across diverse client groups with excellent command of the English language
Substantial experience with client management
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with ease
Skilled proficiency with creating websites from inception to completion
Knowledge of current and emerging web technologies and standards
Skilled proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written communication skills
Team-oriented: excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral communications, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle time-sensitive tasks or tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designpresentation designHTML email content developmentwebsite content managementweb page designclient managementweb technologiesAdobe Creative CloudMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementability to prioritizeteam-orientedability to manage multiple projects

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in graphic designbachelor’s degree in multimediabachelor’s degree in integrated marketing