Texas A&M

Graphic Designer I

College Station, TX Full time

Job Title

Graphic Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Graphic Designer I plays a key role in producing print and digital materials, from brochures and fliers to social media graphics, motion graphics, and website assets, while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with clients from concept through delivery. This position supports accessible design practices and contributes to team projects by creating layouts and graphics as needed. A significant part of the role involves serving as the Marketing and Communications liaison to the Virtual Production Institute, helping develop promotional materials, coordinate news coverage, and support video and social media content. The designer also stays current on design trends and industry developments, bringing fresh ideas and informed perspectives to the team’s creative work. If you are a creative, detail‑oriented designer who enjoys collaborative work and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.)

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

  • No prior experience required.

A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Knowledge of design principles and website design principles.

  • Knowledge in typography, layout/composition and hierarchy.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Design and Production

  • Creates print and digital promotional materials including brochures, fliers, signs, newsletters and graphics for social media.

  • Creates motion graphics for use on websites, signage and social media.

  • Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.

  • Collaborates with customers as needed from ideation to delivery.

  • Remediates print and digital design work for accessibility standards.

Virtual Production Institute (VPI) Design and Messaging

  • Serves as Marketing and Communications liaison to the VPI staff about current and upcoming projects.

  • Assists in designing and creating promotional materials for VPI with Marketing and Communications team.

  • Assists Marketing and Communications team in coordinating news coverage for VPI projects and sharing that through web and social media content.

  • Works with Marketing and Communications team to coordinate VPI video content for web and social media posting.

Support and Development

  • Acts as a team resource for extra assistance in creating graphics and publication layouts.

  • Researches and stays abreast of graphics trends.

  • Keeps abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities.

 

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.   

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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

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.