Graphic Designer, Texas McCombs

Job Posting

Title:

Graphic Designer, Texas Mc Combs

Hiring Department: Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands‑on experiences alongside the ground‑breaking research and thought‑leadership of a world‑class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human‑centered and future‑focused in all our endeavors.

We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

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As part of the McCombs School of Business Chief Marketing Communications Officer (CMCO) team, this position supports the internal team as well as the greater McCombs community. The graphic designer at Texas McCombs will work collaboratively with the members of the CMCO team to ensure the core brand is represented properly and to plan a strong visual strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to develop concepts and design creative brand‑compliant materials and templates for print and digital collateral, and able to work within existing brand guidelines.

Areas of work may include but not be limited to: brochures, ads, presentations, flyers, editorial assets, stand‑alone graphics, promotional displays, signage, info‑graphics, social media, web assets, and promotional items. Must possess a strong sense of concept development, technical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge of industry software and design trends. Graphic designer consults with immediate supervisor to determine the most appropriate method for preparing work to meet production deadlines and may consult with clients on project needs and adjustments.

• Maintain the school’s visual identity.
• Work with partners in our community to develop marketing materials and to resolve design challenges.
• The ability to develop concepts and design creative brand‑compliant materials for print and digital collateral. This process will include exploring various concepts at the project's outset before finalizing the design aesthetic for the print and digital outputs
• Utilize our current visual identity system, design a wide range of templates for print and digital collateral in Canva and Adobe for use by McCombs community.
• Create custom graphics and illustrations.
• Manage printing and other production processes, e.g., request quotes, produce print‑ready files aligned with specifications, complete press checks and coordinate delivery.
• Collaborate with the digital team to design engaging web experiences.
• Assist in maintaining brand guidelines and other design‑related documentation.

Other duties as assigned.

• Work with internal team to manage the photo archive, effectively sorting and tagging images.
• Develop and maintain design and photo editing templates for use by design vendors and non‑designers.

• Track the development of simultaneous projects for communications and development teams using Asana.
• Communicate status updates regularly and share any perceived challenges around deadlines.
• Consult with immediate supervisor to determine the most appropriate method for preparing work to meet production deadlines and may consult with clients on project needs and adjustments.

• Degree in graphic design, art, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in graphics design.
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a sharp attention to detail, with a portfolio showcasing a range of design work (e.g., brochures, logos, advertisements, web design, and promotional materials).
• Must be able to create and implement innovative design concepts that align with…