UNT Dining Administration, Graphic Design Specialist

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As the department’s lead graphic designer, this employee will spend most of their time on print and digital graphic design projects. They will also oversee our Social Media and lead part-time employee(s) who execute web-related assignments. This position is part of Dining Services in-house marketing team. We produce a variety of print and digital media in support of the university’s award-winning Dining program, including dining halls, retail venues, a casual upscale restaurant, central bakery, full service catering operation and meal plans.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field and one year work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Understanding of the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of media design and production.
Must be highly competent in using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate various items of media equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree and/or 2 years of related experience.
Experience maintaining a Modern Campus website is preferred but not critical.

Responsibilities

Produces a variety of print and digital creative projects using industry standard tools.
Serves as the primary team member overseeing our social media presence, including creating a social media calendar, designing posts, monitoring responses, and benchmarking social media presence.
Delegates social media tasks to part-time designers, providing creative direction and initial feedback.
Serves as a professional role model and guide to student employees on their work projects.
Uses positive techniques to motivate employees.
Sets and achieves high standards with the team.
Properly delegates tasks and projects.
Provides appropriate feedback to subordinates.
Comes to work regularly, maintains assigned work schedule.
Follows procedures requesting leave and reporting absences, and provides necessary documentation/releases to work if necessary.
Understands job procedures, policies and responsibilities; keeps up to date technically; acts as a resource person on whom others rely for assistance.
Accepts accountability for actions.
Identifies problems and analyzes causes; takes or recommends actions after evaluating alternative solutions; follows up to ensure problems are corrected.
Generates alternative solutions when solving problems.
Develops strategies and work plans for accomplishing goals; organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required.
Manages several assignments at the same time.
Seeks new tools, job training, and learning opportunities.
Communicates and produces solutions using appropriate style, format, spelling and grammar.
Writes in a clear, concise manner, and is clear when communicating ideas orally.
Exhibits listening skills and ensures the message is understood.
Is receptive to feedback and constructive criticism.
Completes other tasks as assigned.