Graphic Designer I

The Graphic Designer I creates various print and digital promotional materials, including motion graphics and social media assets, while maintaining project documentation. They also serve as a marketing liaison for the Virtual Production Institute to coordinate promotional content and news coverage.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No prior experience required
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

Key Skills