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Graphic Designer III
Company
Role
Graphic Designer III
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
3 hours ago
Estimated salary
Job description
Job Title
Graphic Designer IIIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Dean Of Veterinary MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.
What we want
The Graphic Designer III provides technical leadership and strategic direction for various print, web development, digital, and multimedia projects for marketing and communications needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Texas A&M University. This person performs expert-level graphics design and consultation work and oversees the VMBS’ Digital Signage System, producing and deploying public-facing graphic content.
What you need to know
Salary: $50,000-$60,000/year and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time; This position may occasionally require work outside of the standard Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., workday, including on the weekends, and travel on or off campus.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, Fine Arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of related experience in graphic design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing or related fields
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred experience with REACH digital signage system.
Five years of experience working in the Adobe suite of design software, including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, and After Effects
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to meet deadlines and able to self-direct execution of assignments
Ability to work independently and lead teams
Responsibilities
Creates, Designs, and Edits Communications
Provides direction of the design and development process for complex, high-profile communications projects, such as magazines, white papers, annual reports, and handouts for the Office of the Dean, including all graphics and other visual element needs for the publication.
Supports additional design needs for projects including brochures, pamphlets, booklets, postcards, bookmarks, posters, banners, research posters, books, social media, web, and emails, etc., utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Develops conceptual design solutions and strategies.
Advises on editing needs for editorial, marketing, advertising, development, and general content such as stories, headlines, reports, advertisements, event pieces (invitations, program, signage, etc.) and reports, as needed.
Provides direction of the design and development process for communication projects, including pieces for print, web, social media, web, and email marketing.
Manages projects and coordinates production schedules.
Project Coordination
Works closely with vendors in support of the printing and purchasing of other collateral needs for the college to ensure timeliness, quantity, quality, and customer satisfaction with final product, including coordinating specs and pricing of projects, art proof checks, go to press checks, and any other function necessary to ensure all project criteria is met in a superior manner.
Manages documentation for each project, including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.
Customer Service
Presents branding and design concepts to clients and partners.
Advises and collaborates with clients and partners to ensure adherence to all Texas A&M Brand Guidelines.
Provides highest level of customer support in development of all college materials, from concept to creation.
Helps internal clients create graphics to illustrate concepts in their reports or publications.
Digital signage
Administers the VMBS’s digital signage, managing, building, editing, posting/scheduling, and developing templates for content in support of the college’s digital presence and/or working with other members of the VMBS Marketing & Communications team to achieve these goals.
Helps internal clients create digital signs use and deploy self-service/templated options.
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.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
Automatic 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
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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 prepopulate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
