Graphic Designer I - Athletics Branding, Digital & Social Media

Job Title

Graphic Designer I - Athletics Branding, Digital & Social Media

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Graphic Designer I, under general supervision, supports various graphic production projects for the social media, digital, marketing, and print needs of Texas A&M Athletic department and its sports teams. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Texas A&M Athletics is committed to a culture of embracing, expanding and celebrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability that supports our core values and enriches the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

What you need to know

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

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Ability to do both high concept ideation and comparatively less exciting development of production graphics.

Work schedule: Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required to complete assigned duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge of latest design/layout software (example: Adobe CC -- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Project & time management skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience in graphics design, preferably in sports.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with production of motion graphics (Adobe After Effects, Premiere, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Graphics - Designs effective and accessible graphics & elements for social media, web sites, and applications. Creates motion graphics for use on websites and multi-media presentations. Designs brochures, signs, newsletters, presentation templates and materials, and other print media as needed. Designs & collaborates on digital assets within sport specific branding as needed. Helps create season design for sport-specific print & digital marketing collateral. Creates ads for various publications in which the Athletics Department advertises. Creates season ticket and departmental brochures for various sports and offices within Athletics. Creates various note cards/stationery for sports and departments within Athletics. Creates art for signage to be displayed at various Athletic venues and functions.

• Project Management & Support - Assists the Senior Graphic Designer & co-workers with maintaining brand integrity for the department. Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts and artwork. Performs press checks and approves proofs from printing companies on printed materials if assigned. Collaborates with customers as needed from concept to creation to customer support. Meets with coaches and administrators to develop consistent visual image for the various programs and overall department. Acts as a technical resource in the area of graphics and publication design software, hardware and techniques. Researches and stays abreast of graphics trends, specifically within collegiate and professional athletics. Serves as the primary mentor/supervisor for student team members(s).

• Compliance - Complies with all industry safety and best practice standards for the execution of hosted events. Compliance is a shared responsibility. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations by coordinating with local Fire, Police and Public Safety departments prior to events. Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. Maintains awareness of and supports the diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Athletics Department. Assures and maintains the integrity of the Athletics Department and Texas A&M University in all forms of communication and personal contacts. 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.