Who we want

Join Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School as a Graphic Designer II and be a key player in our dynamic marketing and communications team!

In this role, your creative talents will flourish, reaching new heights of innovation and accomplishment. You'll support a variety of exciting design projects, from creating eye-catching informational brochures and magazine editorial layouts to developing unique event and initiative brand suites. Our marketing team is driven by ambition, fueled by creativity, and continuously evolving as we strive toward greater heights. Join the Mays Marketing & Communications Team where ambition meets innovation!

What you need to know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics design, fine arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of experience in graphic design, marketing, or related design field

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in graphic design, marketing, or related design field

• Experience producing designs under an established brand guide

• Experience creating sub-brands under a large institutional brand

Responsibilities

Graphic Design and Production:

• Researches and implements design and development best practices

• Designs brochures, signs, and other branded materials

• Produces sub-brand suites for various Mays-wide events and initiatives

• Assists with magazine publication layouts and creative direction for photo-shoots

• Designs custom illustrations and invitations for editorial magazines and top events

Customer Collaboration and Support:

• Communicates pre-press print production specifications for specialty print jobs

• Works closely with printers to ensure timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction

• Ensures all materials adhere to brand guidelines and presents design concepts to clients

• Collaborates with units within Mays to create final design products through feedback and edits

Project Management:

• Manages projects and coordinates production schedules

• Works closely with vendors in support of the printing and purchasing of other collateral needs

• Manages documentation for each project, including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork

• Ensures timeliness, quantity, quality, and customer satisfaction with final products

Professional Development and Industry Trends:

• Follows industry trends through professional networks, blogs, and competitive research

• Implements innovative design techniques and shares best practices

• Participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, worships, and webinars

• Conducts competitive analysis and collaborates with cross-industry experts to integrate relevant strategies

Who we are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.