Job Title

Graphic Designer III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

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

Who we are

The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:

• Messaging - We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M's global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.

• Branding - We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.

• Brand Oversight - We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.

For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Graphic Designer III, provides leadership and strategic direction for various branding, web, and digital projects for marketing and communications needs of the university. The Graphic Designer III, will also perform expert-level graphic design, marketing and consultation work. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

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. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in graphics design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing or related design field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Expert skill level using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and AfterEffects.
• Knowledge of presentation, and spreadsheet type programs.
• Expert knowledge of design principles and website design principles.
• Expert knowledge of UI/UX principles.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Design or Communications related field, including Communication, Design, Visualization, or Marketing.
• Five years' experience in design, including print and online media. Experience working in the marketing and communications field.
• Experience working within brand guides or standards.
• Experience creating animated video in AfterEffects or similar program.
• Expert knowledge of project management with experience using a project management tool.
• Experience building simple web elements in html/css, using Wordpress templates, and building templates in email programs, such as Maestro or Emma.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of principles of Responsive Web Design, processes, and wire-framing.
• Expert understanding of visual strategy for social media.
• Ability to create print specifications, obtain print bids, prep files for printing, oversee proofing and production, and perform press-checks.
• Excellent time management skills. Ability to lead and manage large design campaigns. Ability to mentor junior member of team.

Responsibilities:

• Design direction and implementation - Conceptualizes and implements creative work, working closely with the trademarks and licensing team, brand experience and events teams. Performs expert level design and consultation work. Assists the Director in developing and implementing comprehensive, university-level, strategic communication programs.

• Art direction for Photography and videography - Creates shots lists, plan and source products and props for university photoshoots. Provide art direction to photoshoots, color correct and edit photography as needed for university social media channels and advertising needs. Performs content research and conception, animation, art direction, sourcing props, color correcting/editing photography for university social media channels, advertising channels, and brand experience events.

• Creative Brand Strategy and Oversight - Provides strategic direction and oversight of the design and development processes for marketing projects involving photography, graphic design, websites, social media, and other digital platforms, and printed materials. Researches and implements design and development best practices. Provides brand oversight, leadership, and guidance. Researches and develops tools that aid in the development and design of graphic design projects. Develops creative brand strategy for university partnerships.

• Project coordination - Provides art direction, brand oversight, and strategic management of various projects including social media and integrated communication campaigns. Works closely with various vendors and other communications staff to ensure timeliness and quality of final products. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.