Brand Experience Designer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Brand Experience Designer for the Intercollegiate Athletics department. This on-site role crafts Texas Athletics branding across venues and digital platforms, collaborating with creative, facilities, and sponsorship teams to maintain a consistent brand experience.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Visual Arts, Sports Management or related field.
• Two or more years of professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo while still maintaining the integrity of a brand.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative, facilities, capital projects and sponsorship staffs to design, print, fabricate and install Texas Athletics branding across venues and digital platforms. (25%)
• Fulfill requests by designing visuals that maintain a consistent brand experience across venues and digital platforms for fans, student‑athletes and staff. (25%)
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Facilities Branding to maintain records of projects, requests, deadlines, assets, budgets and vendors. (20%)
• Serve on the Texas Athletics Facilities Branding Committee. Follow, maintain and update Texas Athletics experiential brand standards in collaboration with that committee. (10%)
• Assist with additional graphic design requests and facilities projects as needed. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus. (5%)
• Consistently exemplify the core values (Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, Excellence, Creativity, Teamwork) and quality standards (Safety, Texas Hospitality, Teamwork, Efficiency) of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically.
• Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
• Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
• Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Big 12, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
• Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
• Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
• Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
• As an employee of the university, if you witness or receive information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking that involves a current student or employee, you have a duty to promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made by phone, email or online.
• An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).
• For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu. (5%)

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Brand integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Visual Arts, Sports Management or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Job Posting Title: Brand Experience Designer
Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date: Nov 03, 2026
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

General Notes Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative, facilities, capital projects and sponsorship staffs to design, print, fabricate and install Texas Athletics branding across venues and digital platforms. (25%)
• Fulfill requests by designing visuals that maintain a consistent brand experience across venues and digital platforms for fans, student‑athletes and staff. (25%)
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Facilities Branding to maintain records of projects, requests, deadlines, assets, budgets and vendors. (20%)
• Serve on the Texas Athletics Facilities Branding Committee. Follow, maintain and update Texas Athletics experiential brand standards in collaboration with that committee. (10%)
• Assist with additional graphic design requests and facilities projects as needed. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus. (5%)
• Consistently exemplify the core values (Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, Excellence, Creativity, Teamwork) and quality standards (Safety, Texas Hospitality, Teamwork, Efficiency) of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically.
• Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
• Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
• Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Big 12, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
• Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
• Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
• Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
• As an employee of the university, if you witness or receive information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking that involves a current student or employee, you have a duty to promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made by phone, email or online.
• An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).
• For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu. (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Visual Arts, Sports Management or related field.
• Two or more years of professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo while still maintaining the integrity of a brand.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in intercollegiate athletics or professional sports.
• Professional experience in facilities branding or signage design.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

OPEN

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following: E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Employer Culture

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world‑changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

Comments and Inquiries

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