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Sr. Graphics Designer

  • 492664
  • Full-Time
  • ES Communication & Marketing

Department: ES Communication & Marketing

Salary: $49,400.00-$56,200.00

Description:

Researches, conceives and designs university and department publications and other print and electronic communication vehicles. Manages design projects and serves as university liaison for outsourced communication projects.

1. Manages publication and other communication projects from concept to completion; translates marketing objectives into creative strategies as assigned.
2. Creates and executes design concepts; develops artwork for materials such as brochures, invitations, and identity programs.
3. Monitors university advertising for adherence to university graphic and branding standards.
4. Consults with clients to evaluate individual project needs; prepares cost and time estimates for projects; and reviews printed materials to ensure quality control.
5. Collaborates with writers, editors, marketing, photographers and other designers on communication projects to meet strategic objectives.
6. Serves as primary liaison with vendors for communication projects to ensure quality, customer satisfaction, and adherence to university graphic and branding standards.
7. Provides art direction as needed for internal and outsourced projects and makes recommendations for the most effective method for meeting client's objectives.
8. Serves as team lead on design projects as assigned. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

-Higher Education experience.
-Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness.
-Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
-Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Public speaking skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
-Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
-Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

The following documents are required:

Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
Resume
Salary History
Transcript
Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
Attached a few samples of your work.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact
with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
 
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

 

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