Graphic Design Part-Time Faculty

Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Graphic Designer (part‑time, 17.5 hours/week) The Graphic Designer supports the College of Computational, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences by creating thoughtful, high‑quality visual materials for both digital and print communication. This position requires an experienced designer with strong technical skills, a keen eye for visual storytelling, and an ability to translate complex subject matter into clear, compelling designs. The designer will also mentor student employees, uphold University brand standards, and contribute to strategic communication initiatives that elevate the visibility and impact of the college.

What You’ll Do In This Position Graphic Design Develop high‑quality creative designs for print and digital media, including newsletters, brochures, booklets, posters, web graphics, social media assets, and event materials

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Receive, interpret, and incorporate feedback from the dean, associate deans, department chairs, faculty, and other stakeholders

Create graphics and media used in presentations to campus leadership, external partners, and donors

Mentor Student Graphic Designers Provide guidance, art direction, and feedback to 1-2 student graphic designers

Teach design best practices, workflow processes, and creative problem‑solving techniques

Support student designers in achieving faster turnaround times and higher‑quality deliverables

Graphic Design Standards, Compliance & Innovation Stay up-to-date on best practices, emerging techniques, and new tools in design and multimedia

Ensure all college design materials comply with copyright laws, accessibility standards, and BYU brand guidelines

Recommend process improvements, templates, and creative approaches that enhance overall communication efforts

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, illustration, advertising, or a related field and two years of professional graphic design experience in both print and digital formats OR six years of professional graphic design experience in both print and digital formats without a degree

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and brand consistency

Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, and students

Ability to rapidly learn and proficiently use website management tools and other technical software

Preferred Experience in higher education, nonprofit communication, or scientific/technical communication

Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and basic web accessibility principles

Experience designing for web content management systems (CMS)

Experience with animation, motion graphics, or video editing tools (e.g., Working knowledge of HTML/CSS (basic)

Ability to create data visualizations or infographics that explain complex topics

What We Offer In Return Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

Required Documents All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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