Sr. Graphics Designer Job at University of Houston in Houston
University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
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.
- Manages publication and other communication projects from concept to completion; translates marketing objectives into creative strategies as assigned.
- Creates and executes design concepts; develops artwork for materials such as brochures, invitations, and identity programs.
- Monitors university advertising for adherence to university graphic and branding standards.
- Consults with clients to evaluate individual project needs; prepares cost and time estimates for projects; and reviews printed materials to ensure quality control.
- Collaborates with writers, editors, marketing, photographers and other designers on communication projects to meet strategic objectives.
- Serves as primary liaison with vendors for communication projects to ensure quality, customer satisfaction, and adherence to university graphic and branding standards.
- Provides art direction as needed for internal and outsourced projects and makes recommendations for the most effective method for meeting client's objectives.
- Serves as team lead on design projects as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.