Graphic Designer II

Job Title

Graphic Designer II

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 University 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 II, under general supervision, coordinates and designs print, digital, and multimedia content in support of the Texas A&M Division of Marketing & Communications. This person performs complex graphics design and consultation work, requiring creativity, organizational skills, and a customer-service mentality. 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.

Position details: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. May occasionally need to help deliver ordered items, with the assistance of a cart.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphics Design, Fine Arts or related field.

• Two 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 communicate and work cooperatively with professional clients.

• Ability to meet deadlines and able to self-direct execution of assignments.

• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in graphic design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing or related design field.

• Experience using a Macintosh computer for electronic/digital imaging.

• Experience working in the Adobe suite of design software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, and After Effects.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Project Coordination - Produces—through design, drawing, and/or editing—complex graphics and motion graphics for various print projects, publications, digital media, multimedia, marketing, and research deliverables, including custom designs for logos, invitations, signs, newsletters, presentations, and magazines; conference materials such as posters or marketing banners; displays; and other printed and digital material as needed, utilizing various Adobe design programs including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.

• Customer Service - Collaborates with customers, as needed, from concept to creation to provide a high level of customer support in the area of design and project marketing. Helps professional clients create graphics or edit photographs to illustrate concepts in their reports or publications. Manages documentation for each project, including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork. Works closely with various printers to ensure timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction with final product, including art proof checks, go to press checks, and any other function necessary, to ensure all project criteria are met in a superior manner. Customer base for this position includes students, faculty, staff, and school administrators.

• Brand Ambassador - Ensures all materials adhere to brand guidelines outlined by Texas A&M University and the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Works with vendors to review materials sent to Texas A&M Licensing for approval. Presents branding and design concepts to clients and partners. 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.