Job TitleDesigner, Brand Expression Agency Texas A&M University Department Marketing & Communications Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Who We Are The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through: Messaging, Branding, and Brand Oversight. For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/ What We Want The Graphic Designer III, under direction, translates brand strategy into visual expression across multi-platform brand campaigns, social media and campus touchpoints. Performs expert-level graphic design, marketing and consultation for various brand, print and digital projects for marketing and communications needs of the university.
Responsibilities
include supporting and maintaining the university brand management platform. Meets with internal and external customers to determine project needs and requirements. What You Need to Know Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidate’s experience. Application Materials: A cover letter, resume, and portfolio or link to portfolio are strongly recommended and will help in our review. Materials may be uploaded under the CV/Resume section.
Responsibilities
Graphic Design, advertising and brand activation support Conceptualizes and implements creative work, working closely with internal and external stakeholders Performs expert level design and consultation work Assists the Creative Manager and Executive Director in developing and implementing comprehensive, university-level, strategic marketing programs Builds enablement tools for local communicators to lift-and-shift (key messages, visual guardrails, channel guidance, templates and examples) Supports and maintains the university brand management platform Social Media Content Creation Consults, designs, and develops graphics Texas A&M Social Media channels or for external customers around campus. Each channel has varied sizes, types, and needs that will need to be managed and anticipated Reviews for functionality, browser compatibility, consistency, and user interface design, ensuring that guidelines are met Motion Graphic Creation Creates text animation and video for brand advertising, events and activations Assists Visual Media team with motion-graphic animations needs Project Coordination Provides art direction, brand oversight, and strategic management of various projects including social media and integrated communication campaigns Works closely with various vendors and other communications staff to ensure timeliness and quality of final products
Qualifications
Required
Education
and
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience Four years of related experience in graphic design, print and electronic media, marketing or related design field
Preferred Qualifications
Five years' experience in design, including print and online media
Experience
working in the marketing and communications field
Experience
working within brand guides or standards
Experience
updating or maintaining a brand hub platform
Experience
creating animated video in AfterEffects or similar program Expert knowledge of project management with experience using a project management tool Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Expert skill level using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and AfterEffects Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet type programs Expert knowledge of design principles and website design principles Expert knowledge of UI/UX principles Emphasized knowledge in Advertising, Social Media, Content Strategy, and Content Production Expert understanding of visual strategy for social media Ability to create print specifications, obtain print bids, prep files for printing, oversee proofing and production, and perform press checks Excellent time management skills Ability to lead and manage large design campaigns Passion for and deep understanding of Texas A&M’s mission, values, and culture 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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as: 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 Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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 For additional benefit information Click here 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. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.