Graphic Design Specialist

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist to help lead UNT Dining Services’ in-house marketing team. Based in Denton, TX and working onsite, you’ll develop both print and digital creative, manage social media responsibilities, and coordinate with student and part-time employees who support web-related assignments.

Role involves acting as the lead designer for print and digital projects, overseeing social media, creating a social media calendar, and providing creative

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field and one year of work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production.
• Understanding of principles, equipment, software, and practices in media design and production.
• High competence with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphic design for print and digital projects using industry-standard tools.
• Oversee the team’s social media presence and calendar as the primary owner.
• Coordinate with student employees, delegate tasks, and provide creative direction.
• Maintain high team standards and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The University of North Texas is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist to help lead UNT Dining Services’ in-house marketing team. Based in Denton, TX and working onsite, you’ll develop both print and digital creative, manage social media responsibilities, and coordinate with student and part-time employees who support web-related assignments.

Role Overview

• Act as the lead graphic designer for a range of print and digital graphic design projects using industry-standard tools.
• Oversee the team’s social media presence as the primary point of ownership.
• Create a social media calendar and design assets for posts, including monitoring responses and benchmarking social media performance.
• Delegate social media and related tasks to part-time designers when needed, providing creative direction and initial feedback before work is submitted for approval.
• Serve as a professional role model and guide for student employees working on their projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce creative solutions while setting and maintaining high team standards.
• Properly delegate projects and provide appropriate feedback to subordinates.
• Maintain reliable attendance by coming to work regularly and following the assigned schedule, including procedures for requesting leave and reporting absences with necessary documentation or releases if required.
• Stay current on job procedures, policies, and technical practices, acting as a resource others can rely on for assistance.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, recommend or take appropriate actions after evaluating alternative solutions, and follow up to ensure issues are corrected.
• Develop strategies and work plans to achieve goals, organizing tasks in a logical sequence and identifying required resources.
• Manage multiple assignments at the same time while seeking new tools, job training, and learning opportunities.
• Communicate clearly and produce solutions with appropriate style, format, spelling, and grammar, including effective oral communication and listening to ensure messages are understood.
• Remain receptive to feedback and constructive criticism, accept accountability for actions, and complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field and one year of work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Understanding of principles, equipment, software, and practices in media design and production.
• High competence with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate various media equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of related experience.
• Experience maintaining a Modern Campus website (preferred but not required).

Tools and Technologies

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop

Work Schedule and Other Details

• Hours of operations: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, with some overtime as necessary.
• Driving university vehicle: Yes.
• Security sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.
• Environmental hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing.

Application Requirements and Benefits

• Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references may be added after submission if needed.