Graphic Design Specialist

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System in Denton invites applications for a Graphic Design Specialist in the College of Music. The role focuses on professional, artistic design and production of impactful graphics and media content for communications and marketing materials across print and digital channels.

Responsibilities include meeting with stakeholders, producing print-ready art, and developing content for print, web, email, and social media while adhering to branding standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field and one year work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Understanding of the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of media design and production.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate various items of media equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with constituents to conceptualize, design, produce, and review proofs, and prepare printready art. See projects through to their completion.
• Monitor graphics related research on trends related to industry, audience, and university peers. Apply best practices to print and digital projects;.
• Work in a professional and collegial manner and meet agreed upon project deadlines.
• Production of promotional material for advertising the college, including recruitment ads and posters.
• Designing, editing, and producing promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops as needed.
• Provide the layout and design for the College of Music Events calendar in its various formats. Assist in compiling and editing the college Events Calendar.
• Understand the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of graphic/media design and production.
• Develop content for print, web, email, and social media in accordance with agreed upon schedules, ensuring adherence to university graphics and branding standards, and assist stakeholders and vendors with the same.
• Conceptualize, design, edit, and produce promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops, as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Media design

Print design

Video editing

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Title: Graphic Design Specialist

Employee Classification: Graphic Design Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $45,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Music at the University of North Texas is searching for a Graphic Design Specialist. This position is responsible for the professional, artistic design and production of impactful graphics and media content for communications and marketing materials.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the professional, artistic design and production of impactful graphics and media content for communications and marketing materials of the College of Music, both print and digital. This work supports our efforts to enhance the Colleges reputation, build audiences for our concerts and events, and support the recruitment of our students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in related field and one year work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of media design and production.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate various items of media equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Edit video content for use on websites and in other digital media

Job Duties

• Meet with constituents to conceptualize, design, produce, and review proofs, and prepare printready art. See projects through to their completion.
• Monitor graphics related research on trends related to industry, audience, and university peers. Apply best practices to print and digital projects;.
• Work in a professional and collegial manner and meet agreed upon project deadlines.
• Production of promotional material for advertising the college, including recruitment ads and posters.
• Designing, editing, and producing promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops as needed.
• Provide the layout and design for the College of Music Events calendar in its various formats. Assist in compiling and editing the college Events Calendar.
• Understand the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of graphic/media design and production.
• Develop content for print, web, email, and social media in accordance with agreed upon schedules, ensuring adherence to university graphics and branding standards, and assist stakeholders and vendors with the same.
• Conceptualize, design, edit, and produce promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8:00am -5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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