Graphic Designer, Texas McCombs

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Graphic Designer for the Red McCombs School of Business. The role involves maintaining the school's visual identity, developing marketing materials, and collaborating with various teams to ensure brand compliance across print and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school’s visual identity
• Work with partners in our community to develop marketing materials and to resolve design challenges
• The ability to develop concepts and design creative brand-compliant materials for print and digital collateral. This process will include exploring various concepts at the project's outset before finalizing the design aesthetic for the print and digital outputs
• Utilize our current visual identity system, design a wide range of templates for print and digital collateral in Canva and Adobe for use by McCombs community
• Create custom graphics and illustrations
• Manage printing and other production processes, e.g., request quotes, produce print-ready files aligned with specifications, complete press checks and coordinate delivery
• Collaborate with the digital team to design engaging web experiences
• Assist in maintaining brand guidelines and other design-related documentation
• Work with internal team to manage the photo archive, effectively sorting and tagging images
• Develop and maintain design and photo editing templates for use by design vendors and non-designers
• Track the development of simultaneous projects for communications and development teams using Asana
• Communicate status updates regularly and share any perceived challenges around deadlines
• Consult with immediate supervisor to determine the most appropriate method for preparing work to meet production deadlines and may consult with clients on project needs and adjustments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Degree in graphic design, art, or a related field
• At least 1 year of professional experience in graphics design
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a sharp attention to detail, with a portfolio showcasing a range of design work (e.g., brochures, logos, advertisements, web design, and promotional materials)
• Must be able to create and implement innovative design concepts that align with brand standards for both print and digital media
• Ability to comprehend the project requirements, pose relevant questions, and effectively seek out the information needed to successfully complete the project
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD), and other relevant design tools, with up-to-date knowledge of industry trends
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, creative work while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, with excellent work habits, and be a strong team player with exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry and design trends
• Experience working with content management systems (CMS), project management software, and related tools
• Experience consulting with clients on design needs, providing professional guidance, and adjusting as required
• Familiarity with working in a university or educational setting, understanding the importance of aligning designs with institutional branding and communication strategies

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

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