Sr. Graphics Designer

Department: HEALTH Research Institute Salary: Minimum $ 49,400.00 Middle $ 63,000.00

Description

Position is grant funded. Position end date will be 10/31/2026.

Researches, conceives and designs university and department publications and other print and electronic communication vehicles. Manages design projects and serves as university liaison for outsourced communication projects.

• 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.
  
  

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
  
  

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.