Creative Services Specialist

Texas A&M • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Who we are Based in Houston's renowned Medical Center, the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed ) is engineering a new era of healthcare by training future "Physicianeers" – innovative physicians with engineering expertise. Our unique four-year innovative MD/MEng program equips students with the medical and engineering expertise to develop breakthrough technologies and transform patient care. What we want The Creative Services Specialist writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and special events. What you need to know Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience . Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-Time Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of experience in graphic design, web development, print and electronic media, marketing or related design field

Nice To Haves

• Mastery in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Proficient in WordPress

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, designs, and produces various communication materials such as brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports.
• Designs graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines.
• Develops and refines templates for digital communications including social media, emails, and websites.
• Contributes to managing and organizing digital asset libraries.
• Enhances the multimedia presence of the organization through creative contributions.
• Supervises the management of social media channels, contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences.
• Contributes creatively to photography, video, and graphic design for digital and social media content.
• Implements creative strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics.
• Works closely with teams to create print and digital support materials.
• Contributes creatively to marketing plans through communication and promotional activities.
• Updates website content and participates in web projects with a focus on creative execution.
• Supports project timelines and cost tracking, assisting with coordination efforts.
• Assists in developing and refining departmental communications plans, contributing creative input.
• Manages project planning and execution focusing on creative implementation.
• Manages tasks effectively within collaborative teams.
• Contributes creatively to articles, feature stories, and news releases.
• Publishes and updates content on organizational platforms and websites as part of a creative team effort.
• Collaborates with team members to brainstorm, research, and develop effective communication strategies and key messages for multiple audiences.
• Conducts research to understand audience needs, channel effectiveness, and best practices for content and design.
• Analyzes complex information from executives, faculty, or administrators, and transforms it into clear, concise materials suitable for presentations, publications, digital channels, and web.
• Works closely with subject matter experts to help shape, refine, and edit content for newsletters, web pages, and marketing materials.
• Participates in ideation sessions and strategic communications planning for campaigns and initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, prescriptio n 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees