Art Director

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

University Advancement elevates UNCG's reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University's distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.

The Art Director is a senior creative professional responsible for leading the University's graphic design function and shaping the visual expression of the institution across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Strategy, this position directly supervises a team of three: two Graphic Designers and one Graphic Designer/Brand Manager. The Art Director serves as the primary steward of the University's visual brand identity, ensuring that all design work is strategically aligned, aesthetically compelling, and consistently executed.

The Art Director combines hands-on creative expertise with team leadership, translating marketing strategies and institutional priorities into powerful visual communications. This role requires a collaborative, innovative thinker who can manage a dynamic production environment while inspiring a team of designers to produce their best work.