Central Washington University is recruiting a Graphic Designer (Graphic Designer Senior) to join our Marketing and Communications team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.
The Role:
The Graphic Designer for Creative Services in the Office of Marketing and Communications plays a critical strategic role in shaping and advancing CWU's visual identity and storytelling. As a member of a collaborative team of professional creatives, this position leads the design development and implementation on assigned projects, developing high-level design concepts and executing brand-aligned visual campaigns in partnership with the marketing and communications teams. The Graphic Designer is responsible for the full creative cycle on projects, from conceptual development to final execution, in support of recruiting, retention, academic promotion, reputation enhancement, and community engagement.
This role produces a broad range of assets, from print publications and promotional materials to digital advertising, social media content, and comprehensive campaign designs, ensuring consistent, brand-aligned visuals that support the university's strategic goals. Additionally, the Graphic Designer collaborates closely with marketing and communications colleagues and provides mentorship to student employees, fostering a supportive learning environment.
All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. The Graphic Designer supports the mission, vision, and values of CWU by creating and promoting a culture of welcoming and belonging for potential students and families as well as the current CWU community. They practice inclusivity and engaging those they influence/lead in meaningful work that fosters strong relationships, stewardship of resources, and the integration of diverse perspectives.
