Graphics Designer I

Job Title

Graphics Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Business Administration

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 & lived experience.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

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 to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders. mays.tamu.edu  

 

What we want  

The Graphic Designer I, will design creative digital content that engages and excites action among our stakeholders of faculty and students who leverage the digital learning environment for teaching and learning. The Graphic Designer I, will primarily support the digital learning environment and its potential to expand access to teaching and learning at Mays Business School. This individual will be responsible for creating graphic assets that integrate into online courses, training materials, communication campaigns, and visual analytics. This is an exciting opportunity for talented individuals who design engaging creative digital content. If you meet the position requirements below and this position sounds appealing, we encourage 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. 

Position Details: Employee may supervise student workers.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High skill level using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

• Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet-type programs

• Knowledge of design principles and website design principles

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in design, including print and digital media

• Knowledge and experience with digital illustration

• Experience working within brand guides or standards

• Experience with project management or using a project management tool

• Experience working with clients

• Experience successfully incorporating creative direction

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to create files to print specifications and prep files for printing

• Ability to create files to digital specifications across various delivery channels

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction

• Ability to design, develop, and illustrate original content

• Proficiency in designing, developing, and revising graphic content within a deadline-driven setting

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, industry standards, and emerging trends in visual communication

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Multimedia Post-Production - Edits and assembles final visual/audio materials. Ensures consistency and monitors the technical quality of end products. Supports the multimedia captioning process to ensure alignment with guidelines, policies, and regulations for accessibility. Develops, creates, and integrates graphics, photographs, and custom illustrations into online course material, presentations, and print resources. Meets post-production goals and deadlines.

• Multimedia Pre-Production - Works with instructional designers and instructors to plan multimedia curriculum content. Designs and develops multimedia materials for web-based and face-to-face educational course material. Designs and develops multimedia templates alongside instructional designers and other content developers. Meets pre-production goals and deadlines.

• Multimedia Production - Assists with multimedia production, including camera operation, set and lighting design, and audio production. Provides input to technical decisions on appropriate lighting, shooting angle, placement type of microphone, etc. Meets production goals and deadlines.

• Leadership and Project Management - Balances creative requirements with schedules, budgets, and resource limitations. Manages work assignments using project management tools. Collaborates in the design and review of educational course material.

• Studio Operations - Maintains awareness and knowledge of current design trends and advances in technology-mediated learning. Identifies work process improvements. Assists in troubleshooting technical issues and resolving operational problems with multimedia equipment and facilities. Other duties as assigned. 

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life 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

• Automatically 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 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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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.

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