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Job Title

Graphic Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas Real Estate Research Center

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 & 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 Real Estate Research Center was founded in 1971 by an act of the Texas Legislature. The Center’s enabling legislation defines a broad mandate to “conduct studies in all areas related directly or indirectly to real estate and/or urban or rural economics.” In addition to research programs in residential, commercial, and rural land economics, the Center maintains administrative, data, and communications teams to support its research agenda. Please learn more at www.trerc.tamu.edu

What We Want

As a Graphic Designer II, you will be at the heart of our visual communications, crafting stunning graphics for our website, technical reports, Tierra Grande magazine, and social media. With your expertise in drafting and 3D modeling, you’ll bring buildings and structures to life through detailed drawings and renderings. Additionally, you will manage the production of our Annual Report, maintain our photo library, and create engaging motion graphics. Your responsibilities will also include designing booth displays for industry events, ensuring brand continuity across all publications, and providing support at Center-hosted events. If you’re passionate about design and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in graphics design, fine arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

+ Graphic Design and Production- Assists in content strategy for responsive web design; creates wireframes and website design; and assists in production through completion. Designs project specifications, obtains pricing, preps files, and produces; press checks if necessary. Designs brochures, signs, newsletters, presentation templates and materials, and other print media as needed. Creates motion graphics for use on websites and multi-media presentations. Presents branding and design concepts to clients and partners. Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.

+ Customer Collaboration and Support- Collaborates with customers as needed from concept to creation to customer support. Helps professional clients create graphics or edit photographs to illustrate concepts in their reports or publications. Works closely with various printers to ensure timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction with the 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. Ensures all materials adhere to brand guidelines. Presents branding and design concepts to clients and partners.

+ Project Management- Leads multiple design projects, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines. Uses project management systems to document progress, allocate resources, and maintain documentation. Develops detailed project plans and coordinates with cross-functional teams. Mentors team members on project management and design processes. Establishes and enforces design standards and quality control processes.

+ Technical Resource and Innovation- Acts as a technical resource in graphics and publication design software, hardware, and techniques. Provides and follows creative direction for advanced graphic designs for print and multimedia channels. Develops complex illustrations, logos, and other design elements using software or by hand. Creates motion graphics for use in multimedia presentations. Designs and produces high-quality graphics for video media.

+ Professional Development and Industry Trends- Follows industry trends through professional networks, blogs, e-newsletters, and social media. Implements innovative design techniques and shares best practices. Participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and webinars. Conducts competitive analysis and collaborates with cross-industry experts to integrate relevant strategies.

Other Requirements and Factors:

+ This position is security sensitive.

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

+ This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.

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.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) 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 each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ 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

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.