Communications Coordinator (Web & Graphic Design)

Join the University of Houston in Houston, on site, as a Communications Coordinator for the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. This role offers a salary range of USD 49,400 - 56,200 per year and the chance to help shape brand-aligned print and digital materials while maintaining the College website. You will collaborate across teams to produce compelling visuals and content that support marketing, communications, and events. If you bring strong design skills, a detail-focused mindset, and a passion for accessible, brand-consistent experiences, this onsite position is a fit.

Responsibilities

• Support the College's communications and marketing efforts by creating visually engaging, brand-aligned print and digital materials.
• Maintain and update College website content to deliver a consistent, user-focused experience across platforms.
• Design original print and digital materials that support communications, marketing, and promotional initiatives.
• Produce visual content for brochures, flyers, presentations, signage, social media, websites, reports, advertisements, and event materials.
• Ensure all materials adhere to University and College brand standards, visual identity guidelines, and accessibility considerations.
• Prepare files for print, digital publication, and vendor production as needed.
• Maintain design templates and ensure visual consistency across communications platforms.
• Update and maintain College websites using the University's content management system.
• Regularly review website content for accuracy, usability, accessibility, and visual coherence.
• Create and optimize web graphics, page layouts, and digital assets for online platforms.
• Collaborate with communications team members and campus partners to organize and publish timely website updates.
• Assist in improving the overall user experience and organization of College web content.
• Work with communications colleagues, faculty and staff to develop visual concepts and creative solutions for projects and campaigns.
• Support marketing and communications initiatives through audience-focused visual storytelling.
• Assist with selecting, editing, and incorporating photography and graphics into materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and campus partners for design production and project support as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, and digital assets.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with faculty, staff, vendors, and partners.
• Bring forward creative ideas that support College priorities and audience engagement.
• Represent the College professionally in interactions with campus and community partners.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, branding, and visual communication principles.
• Experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with website content management systems and web content updates required.
• Experience with Canva and digital content creation platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Technologies used include Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and a Content Management System (CMS).