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Job Title

Graphic Designer II

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 th e learning and working environment by promoting a culture th at respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives streng th ens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who we are

Texas A&M A th l eti cs department is committed to building champions th rough academic achievement, a th l eti c excellence, and national recognition of student- a th l etes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of th e Sou th eastern Conference, wi th more th an 650 Texas A&M student- a th l etes competing at th e NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Graphic Designer II is responsible for the design and production of various Texas A&M Athletics digital media collateral.

What you need to know

Salary: W ill be commensurate based on th e selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for th ree professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all th ree on th e application under CV/Resume or upon answering th e questionnaire you may attach th e documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Two years of related experience in graphics design, print and electronic media, marketing, or related design field.

Preferred Experience

+ Three years graphic design experience in an Athletics Department. Experience in motion graphic production.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

+ Must have thorough knowledge of latest design/layout software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator).

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge and expertise in design made for heavy social media consumption.

+ Knowledge of motion graphic production.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

+ Works under the supervision of the Creative Media Manager and in collaboration with 12th Man Productions management and staff to design and produce Texas A&M Athletics social media collateral, including, but not limited to recruiting graphics, print materials, media graphics for display screens, event signage, and other digital needs.

Brand

+ Along with the Creative Media Manager, helps guide a digital team tasked with producing high-impact visuals that establish a brand of Texas A&M Athletics.

Supervision

+ Assists in the supervision and tutelage of a student workforce to help execute content.

Trends

+ Maintains an awareness of social and digital recruiting trends and best practices.

Edition

+ Performs press checks and approves proofs from printing companies on various printed materials.

Compliance

+ 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 for all staff members and student workers supervised.

Collaboration

+ Collaborates with the 12th Man Productions staff, coaches, and administrators to develop a consistent visual image for the athletics department.

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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 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.