Brand Specialist (Part-time)

Description

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WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
The Association of Former Students engages and inspires the Aggie Network for Texas A&M University in perpetuating the Aggie Spirit. Through our Annual Fund, as well as other revenue streams, we provide scholarships, endowments, emergency student loans, and awards for faculty. Our newest colleague will join our Marketing and Communication team in advancing our mission by providing graphic design and brand support to departmental staff, programs, campus beneficiaries and affiliate organizations.

OUR CULTURE AND BENEFITS
We work in an inclusive, professional, creative, and collaborative environment that delivers a strong positive social impact to current and former students, alumni, faculty and friends of Texas A&M University. Whether producing print and digital graphic designs or coordinating Association promotional and apparel items for the organization, this is a great position to expand your career skills. Professional development and continuous growth are fundamentals in our organization. What we do and how we do it is enhanced by using the most current tools relevant to each role.

A CAREER WITH IMPACT AND MEANING 

Your efforts will bring the Aggie Network to life, helping students, alumni, and faculty stay connected in meaningful ways. You will directly support scholarships, emergency student aid, and faculty excellence and help shape the future of Aggies for years to come.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strong understanding of the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in visual concepting, design principles and typography.
• Ability to generate new ideas to meet design requirements and convey messages effectively.
• The capacity to problem solve by finding innovative design solutions that meet the needs of design requests.
• Anticipate and take the initiative to continuously improve brand outcomes.
• Project administration, including consistent sense of urgency throughout the design process to see a project through from conception to completion.
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication.
• Cultivate positive working relations through collaboration with cross-functional team members in Marketing and Communication and Web Operations.
• Engagement in Marketing and Communication events outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

ROUTINE DUTIES
Reporting to the Communication and Brand Coordinator:

• Provide graphic design support by creating digital and print-ready art for items including, but not limited to, layouts for newsletters, invitations, postcards, brochures, posters, signage and various other print and digital collateral.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of The Association of Former Students’ brand, logo and trademarks. 
• Support the promotional item program for The Association, ensuring that The Association’s brand is properly administered on Association promotional items.
• Support the apparel program for The Association, ensuring that The Association’s brand is properly administered on apparel for the organization’s staff and volunteers.
• Help to improve standard operating procedures and create graphic design opportunities to improve efficiency with processes.
• Engage as needed on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.   

EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS

• Participate in various Association-wide activities such as engagement and fundraising goals, internal event teams, task committees, attending gameday receptions, Distinguished Alumni Gala and other external events as required. 
• Serve as an ambassador by meeting our Team Expectations, fostering relationships with students and other constituents of Texas A&M. 
• Exemplify Our Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Loyalty, Leadership, Integrity, Service. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (minimum requirements)

Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat) 

Professionalism, accuracy, efficiency, discretion and organizational skills. Exceptional time management skills that support a high-functioning, multi-tasking, and deadline-driven work environment. Flexibility to change focus or adjust outcomes based on departmental needs. Exercise engagement to anticipate and take initiative without first being asked. Critical thinking and proactive problem solving.  Intermediate processing and spreadsheet/database skills (MS Office Suite, Outlook, Google Suite, Excel).

Cross-generational communication and interpersonal skills that allow for developing strong, long-lasting relationships with a wide variety of personalities.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to sit or stand for long periods on occasion and carry objects up to 10 pounds. The ability to work at a desk with frequent use of keyboard and monitor. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities; if needed, please reach out to our Human Resources department to discuss your needs.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum 2-5 years of professional graphic design experience. Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Lightroom). Working knowledge of PDF files and pre-press requirements.
Preferred: 5 years professional experience in graphic design.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/visual communications discipline or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. 

SUPERVISION

Received: Communication and Brand Coordinator
Given: None.