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Departmental Graphic Designer
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Position Number: 5881544
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Departmental Graphic Designer

Job ID: 12931
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Hunt Institute

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: 01/15/2025

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This position is temporary and subject to availability of funds.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Complies with Identity Guide established by University Communications.

Generates and produces printed and electronic promotional and informational materials, including posters, brochures, newsletters, fliers, booklets, nametags, invitations, presentations, factsheets, maps, visual aids for reports, and other various requested materials.

Prepares presentations, illustrations, or rough sketches of material.

Studies illustrations, photographs, and text to plan presentation of material, product, or service.

Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts.

Maintains inventory; researches technology; evaluates proposals acts as vendor and printer liaison.

Acts as technical liaison; assists with technical issues of presentations; advises and troubleshoots information technology.

Presents samples to supervisor or client for selection and approval.

Reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed, and presents final layout to supervisor or client for approval.

Prepares final layout for print on paper, film, disk, or other electronic format; checks proofs.

Reviews quality of final product before release to client.

Designs, maintains, and updates websites; may maintain web server.

Prepare, maintain, and update website materials, and update social media content

Assists in advertising strategy by researching and generating packets for distribution.

Maintains image resource files.

Photograph and video seminars and special events

Provide support for presentations

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Knowledge of all Adobe Creative software.

Familiarity with cartography and able to learn and use GIS software.

Understanding of marketing, website design, branding or corporate identity, and multimedia design.

Ability to collaborate in joint projects with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing agencies, printers, and colleagues as necessary.

Contribute to the success of the department by accomplishing tasks as needed.

Able to give and receive constructive criticism.

Flexibility and team-building abilities.

Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-pace.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility

and

Experience: Two years of related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with graphic design software and publishing tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Knowledge of publishing platforms such as Cascade and ActiveCampaign.

Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.

A strong eye for visual composition in accordance to the University and the Institute branding.

Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12931&PostingSeq=1