About the position
The Sr. Graphics Designer at the University of Houston is responsible for researching, conceiving, and designing various university and departmental publications, as well as other print and electronic communication vehicles. This role involves managing design projects and serving as the university's liaison for outsourced communication projects. The designer will oversee publication and communication projects from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into creative strategies as assigned. In this position, the designer will create and execute design concepts, developing artwork for materials such as brochures, invitations, and identity programs. A critical aspect of the role is monitoring university advertising to ensure adherence to graphic and branding standards. The designer will consult with clients to evaluate project needs, prepare cost and time estimates, and review printed materials to ensure quality control. Collaboration is key, as the designer will work closely with writers, editors, marketing professionals, photographers, and other designers to meet strategic objectives. Additionally, the designer will serve as the primary liaison with vendors for communication projects, ensuring quality, customer satisfaction, and adherence to university standards. Providing art direction for both internal and outsourced projects is also part of the role, along with making recommendations for effective methods to meet client objectives. The designer will serve as a team lead on assigned design projects and perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Researches, conceives and designs university and department publications and other print and electronic communication vehicles.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in a related field.
- Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
- Experience will be considered in lieu of education; education will not be considered in lieu of experience.
- Higher education experience is preferred.
- Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness.
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in higher education environments.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design work.
