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1mo ago

Graphic Design Coordinator (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

1mo ago Closed

$25 - $25/hr Part time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Canva

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 30, 2026).

Job Description

At the University of Virginia, the Graphic Design Coordinator role sits within the School of Data Science, supporting marketing and brand initiatives across print, digital, and social media. The position handles asset management with Photoshelter, develops branded templates, and collaborates closely with the Creative Manager. This part-time, hybrid role is based in Charlottesville, with in-office presence required one day per week.

Location

Charlottesville, VA (hybrid)

Responsibilities

Assist with designing a suite of print, digital, and social media marketing pieces.
Assist with the rollout of a digital asset management platform, Photoshelter.
Branded template creation, photo management and brand consistency.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 2+ years relevant experience required.
Licensure: None.
Technical skills: experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
Design skills: a solid understanding of core design principles like color theory, typography, layout, composition, hierarchy, alignment, balance, and visual communication.
Problem-solving skills: the capability to understand the request, identify challenges, and creatively develop effective solutions that meet project goals and client requirements.
Detail-oriented: meticulousness and accuracy in executing design elements, ensuring precision in typography, alignment, color consistency, and overall design quality.
Teamwork and collaboration: strong ability to work with others to achieve shared objectives.

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Canva
Photoshelter

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Compensation

This position will pay $25/hour.

Employment Period

July 2026 - December 31, 2026 with option for extension

Hiring Type

Part time

Remote Type

Partially Remote

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3mo ago

Graphic Design/Art/Brand help for Small Biz Making Electronic Musical Instruments

MicroKits Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

3mo ago Closed

$25 - $35/hr Contract Adobe Creative Suite Branding Collaboration

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 20, 2026).

Job Description

MicroKits, a small Charlottesville based team making educational electronic kits and electronic musical instruments, invites a local designer to join on a contract basis. This onsite collaboration offers real opportunities to shape our brand, craft lesson materials, refine packaging, and enhance our online presence. The role is paid hourly, between $25 and $35, and emphasizes hands-on impact over marketing fluff. AI-generated content is not accepted for final deliverables.

Location: Charlottesville, VA (onsite). Job type: contract. Compensation: USD 25 - 35 per hour.

Responsibilities

Understand MicroKits brand and contribute to its development over time on a contract basis.
Work locally or semi-locally to enable occasional in-person collaboration, ensuring alignment with product goals.
Operate with Affinity and DaVinci Resolve; familiarity with the Adobe suite will help you pick up processes quickly.
Support a variety of small to medium tasks as needs arise, including lesson plan formatting, email design, website improvements, and packaging concepts.
Collaborate on new directions as the brand grows and adapts, contributing your creative perspective.
This is not a sales or marketing role; engage as a local designer to assist on projects as they come up.
Example projects include formatting and designing lesson plans for a new product, with later packaging design to follow.
MicroKits does not accept AI generated writing or art in any final delivered product.

Requirements

Local or semi-local to Charlottesville with the ability to meet in person as needed.
Experience with Affinity and DaVinci Resolve; familiarity with the Adobe suite is beneficial and can be picked up quickly.
Availability to assist with a range of tasks such as lesson plans, emails, website improvements, and packaging design.
Not a sales or marketing specialist; a local designer or artist available for project-based work is preferred.
Ability to contribute to formatting and designing lesson plans for new products, with packaging design planned for later in the year.
MicroKits does not accept AI generated writing or art in any final delivered product.

Technologies

Affinity
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe suite

Overview

We are a small team in Charlottesville with a downtown workshop where we assemble our educational electronic kits and musical instruments. The owner, David, dedicates significant time to circuit design while also creating instructions, packaging, and marketing content. As we grow, we aim to hand visual design tasks to someone who understands our mission. This listing starts with a few hours of work but could expand as our needs evolve. Our work style is hands-on and collaborative, and our design direction reflects a pragmatic, craft-oriented approach. Learn more about our aesthetic at MicroKits.net.

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Design Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

Graphic Design Coordinator (Staff Wage)

Graphic Design/Art/Brand help for Small Biz Making Electronic Musical Instruments

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