Graphic Designer I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer I plays a key role in producing print and digital materials, from brochures and fliers to social media graphics, motion graphics, and website assets, while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with clients from concept through delivery. This position supports accessible design practices and contributes to team projects by creating layouts and graphics as needed. A significant part of the role involves serving as the Marketing and Communications liaison to the Virtual Production Institute, helping develop promotional materials, coordinate news coverage, and support video and social media content. The designer also stays current on design trends and industry developments, bringing fresh ideas and informed perspectives to the team’s creative work. If you are a creative, detail‑oriented designer who enjoys collaborative work and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of design principles and website design principles.
• Knowledge in typography, layout/composition and hierarchy.

Responsibilities

• Design and Production: Creates print and digital promotional materials including brochures, fliers, signs, newsletters and graphics for social media.
• Creates motion graphics for use on websites, signage and social media.
• Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.
• Collaborates with customers as needed from ideation to delivery.
• Remediates print and digital design work for accessibility standards.
• Virtual Production Institute (VPI) Design and Messaging: Serves as Marketing and Communications liaison to the VPI staff about current and upcoming projects.
• Assists in designing and creating promotional materials for VPI with Marketing and Communications team.
• Assists Marketing and Communications team in coordinating news coverage for VPI projects and sharing that through web and social media content.
• Works with Marketing and Communications team to coordinate VPI video content for web and social media posting.
• Support and Development: Acts as a team resource for extra assistance in creating graphics and publication layouts.
• Researches and stays abreast of graphics trends.
• Keeps abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription 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: Entry Level