36289BR

　　Extended Job Title:

　　Senior Designer

　　Position Description:

　　Plans, designs, develops, and produces visual media. Prepares high resolution images for pre-press and web use.

　　Requisition ID:

　　36289BR

　　Travel Required:

　　Up to 25%

　　Major/Essential Functions:

　　As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will design and produce print publications, print and digital advertisements, social media graphics, and multimedia design projects. These design projects include but are not limited to, Texas Tech University campaigns, campus-driven communications, collateral for the Office of the President, and priority communications on behalf of the Texas Tech Office of Communications and Marketing. You will work directly with other designers, departments, and OCM team members. The ideal candidate possesses a strong conceptual ability and solid design fundamentals, ensuring that the resulting creative is on time, within brand standards, compelling, and aligns with marketing strategies and objectives.

　　Design and production of print publications; print and digital advertisements; social media graphics, and multimedia design assets.

　　Ensure quality and accuracy of work. Including producing proof copies for review, and revising materials according to feedback while consistently meet stated project deadlines.

　　Actively participate in creative brief meetings including brainstorming sessions and critiques. Bring strong ideas and concepts to creative meetings.

　　Ensure university-approved branding guidelines are utilized in all projects.

　　Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

　　Ability to work with clients

　　Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to multi-task while still adhering to design principles

　　Portfolio showcasing professional graphic design work

　　Awareness of current trends in the visual arts; working knowledge of the latest design aesthetics

　　An understanding of material costs and time limits.

　　Ability to skill-share

　　Grant Funded?:

　　No

　　Minimum Hire Rate:

　　17.09

　　Pay Basis:

　　Hourly

　　Work Location:

　　Lubbock

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite-including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

　　Experience designing for print and digital platforms

　　Experience editing photography

　　Design and production experience

　　Experience working with print and design vendors.

　　Plan and organize effectively, prioritize goals, use time efficiently, stay on task, meet deadlines.

　　Deliver clear written and verbal communications to aid in team communications,

　　Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

　　Innovative approach to design

　　Department:

　　Marketing and Communications

　　Required Attachments:

　　Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

　　Job Type:

　　Full Time

　　Job Group:

　　First Line Other Admn

　　Shift:

　　Day

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Associates degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal three years.

　　Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

　　No

　　About the Department and/or College:

　　We tell the stories. Stories about student achievement, academic success, and research excellence. Stories that inspire and inform. But more importantly, stories about the people who make Texas Tech University one of the greatest universities in the world.

　　Safety Information:

　　Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

　　Pay Statement:

　　Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

　　EEO Statement:

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

　　About the University:

　　Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

　　About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.