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The purpose of the Office of Communications & Marketing is to position and raise the profile of North Carolina Central University as the best, high quality regional university in the southeastern United States to local, regional, national and global audiences. Leverage NCCU’s unique assets (such as students, leadership, faculty and staff, partners, academic programs) to key audiences and stakeholders in Durham, as well as around the world. Generate interest in and excitement for NCCU and its programs by promoting them in the media (print, broadcast, radio, online). Build and create a collaborative, resourceful, productive and results-driven department for NCCU. Increase ongoing positive awareness of NCCU among key constituent audiences, including media, alumni, potential students and faculty, as well as organizations and corporate entities, including future employers, University partners and the Durham community.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior-level creative direction and graphic design support for the university’s integrated communications, marketing and brand efforts. This position develops, designs and produces strategic visual communications for print, digital, web, social media, email, environmental, presentation and multimedia platforms that advance NCCU’s reputation, visibility, recruitment, engagement and institutional priorities. The Senior Graphic Designer translates complex information, university messages and campaign goals into compelling visual materials for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency with university brand standards, accessibility expectations and modern design practices. The position supports major university events, executive communications, enrollment and advancement initiatives, academic and administrative units, and high-priority institutional campaigns. This role also helps guide the planning, development and execution of creative projects, collaborates with campus partners and external vendors, maintains brand and design assets, and contributes to communication strategies that strengthen audience engagement across current and emerging media channels.

The successful candidate must possess:

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Researches, evaluates and applies emerging design trends, technologies and platforms, including AI-assisted tools, to enhance the effectiveness and innovation of university communications.

Identifies and recommends new multimedia approaches and digital formats that support strategic marketing and storytelling goals across web, social, video and interactive platforms.

Develops and maintains a library of design assets, templates and multimedia resources that support consistent, efficient and scalable content creation.

Assesses user experience, accessibility standards and audience engagement data to inform design decisions and improve digital communication performance.

Collaborates with cross-functional partners to pilot, implement and refine new tools, workflows and creative solutions that strengthen the university’s digital presence.