Entry Level Graphic Designer Jobs
New grad graphic designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Construction & Real Estate, Retail, and Education, with employers like Cannon Design, 24 Seven Talent, and Get Engaged Media hiring at this level now.
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- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Graphic Design/Web Design
- Research/Scientific
- Closing at: Aug 18 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 701106 - Office for Research Communication
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Graphic Designer II creates and implements moderately-complex graphic design projects for a department or the University under moderate supervision. Produces graphic designs and illustrations using computer and traditional methods. Formats and edits text. Prepares layouts and specifications for pre-print publications and other promotional media. May provide guidance and training to entry-level Graphic Designers.
Additional Department Summary: Supports the Division for Research’s visual communication and brand strategy by creating accessible, audience-centered materials for digital and print channels. Designs web and email graphics, social media content, publications, presentations, signage, event materials and other communications using established university brand standards. Translates research information, data and institutional impact into clear visual communications. Develops templates and visual standards that strengthen the division's visual identity while improving consistency and efficiency across recurring communications. Produces visual materials for major research proposals, executive communications and other high-priority strategic initiatives. Collaborates with division leadership, research institutes and communications colleagues to develop effective visual solutions for a range of audiences and objectives.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience; OR master's degree and some art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent visual, written and verbal communication skills. Strong command of typography, layout, composition, color and brand application. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Ability to translate complex information, data and research concepts into clear, audience-appropriate visual formats. Knowledge of web design principles and digital accessibility standards. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or a related field and three (3) or more years of professional graphic design experience. Experience designing in a higher education, research, science communication or related setting. Ability to provide a strong design portfolio.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Graphic Design/Web Design
- Research/Scientific
- Closing at: Aug 18 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 701106 - Office for Research Communication
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Graphic Designer II creates and implements moderately-complex graphic design projects for a department or the University under moderate supervision. Produces graphic designs and illustrations using computer and traditional methods. Formats and edits text. Prepares layouts and specifications for pre-print publications and other promotional media. May provide guidance and training to entry-level Graphic Designers.
Additional Department Summary: Supports the Division for Research’s visual communication and brand strategy by creating accessible, audience-centered materials for digital and print channels. Designs web and email graphics, social media content, publications, presentations, signage, event materials and other communications using established university brand standards. Translates research information, data and institutional impact into clear visual communications. Develops templates and visual standards that strengthen the division's visual identity while improving consistency and efficiency across recurring communications. Produces visual materials for major research proposals, executive communications and other high-priority strategic initiatives. Collaborates with division leadership, research institutes and communications colleagues to develop effective visual solutions for a range of audiences and objectives.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience; OR master's degree and some art, commercial art, graphic design, or visual communication experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent visual, written and verbal communication skills. Strong command of typography, layout, composition, color and brand application. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Ability to translate complex information, data and research concepts into clear, audience-appropriate visual formats. Knowledge of web design principles and digital accessibility standards. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or a related field and three (3) or more years of professional graphic design experience. Experience designing in a higher education, research, science communication or related setting. Ability to provide a strong design portfolio.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Entry Level Graphic Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level graphic designer job?
Entry level graphic designer roles prioritize a polished portfolio over years of experience. Employers at this level want to see real work, whether from internships, coursework, freelance projects, or self-initiated pieces. Tailoring your portfolio to the type of company you are applying to, showing range in typography, layout, and color, and demonstrating basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Figma gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level graphic designers?
Companies hiring entry level graphic designers right now include Cannon Design, 24 Seven Talent, and Get Engaged Media, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including in-house creative teams at consumer brands, marketing agencies, media companies, and startups building out their first design function.
Are there remote entry level graphic designer jobs?
Yes, though not every opening is fully remote. About 24% of entry level graphic designer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making flexible work a realistic option for candidates who prefer it. On-site roles still make up a meaningful share, particularly at agencies and studios where junior designers work closely with senior creative teams.
Are these new grad graphic designer jobs?
Yes, the entry level listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic work as qualifying experience, or asks for a portfolio rather than a resume with a long employment history. If a role says junior or associate designer, it is almost always open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level graphic designers?
Entry Level graphic designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Retail, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they produce high volumes of visual content, from marketing and brand assets to digital products, and rely on entry level designers to support production work under senior creative direction.