Brand Designer, Marketing + Communications, Hybrid
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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Brand Designer, Marketing + Communications, Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
The Brand Designer plays a key role in elevating the University of Cincinnati's reputation, recruitment, and reach through bold brand activation and compelling digital storytelling. This role is responsible for creating scroll-stopping creative and action-driving content that amplifies UC's brand across digital platforms. The content produced will spark awareness, fuel affinity, and drive action among various audiences - from prospective students to alumni and the broader community. The Brand Designer is a visual storyteller, strategist, and brand builder who helps elevate the University of Cincinnati's reputation, recruitment, and reach through compelling, design-led creative. This role brings bold ideas to life through digital-first design concepting and executing engaging, on-brand assets that support UC's integrated marketing campaigns while elevating our digital and social presence. The designer will work across platforms to create cohesive visual systems, develop flexible templates, and produce design that inspires connection and drives action. In close collaboration with the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, UC's agency of record, and MarCom colleagues, the Brand Designer will create branded assets that stretch across digital, social, and environmental spaces, design high-impact graphics that power storytelling and campaign performance, bring a deep understanding of layout, hierarchy, movement, and accessibility to every deliverable. This role is strategic, detail-oriented, and grounded in design thinking. The ideal candidate is fluent in UC's brand and fearless in exploring fresh creative approaches. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with a combination of in-office and remote days. Essential Functions
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Required Experience
Three (3) years of relevant work experience required Additional Qualifications Considered
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:99914 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Brand Designer, Marketing + Communications, Hybrid Date:
Sep 4, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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