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Title: Graphic Design Specialist

Employee Classification: Graphic Design Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $45,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Music at the University of North Texas is searching for a Graphic Design Specialist. This position is responsible for the professional, artistic design and production of impactful graphics and media content for communications and marketing materials.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the professional, artistic design and production of impactful graphics and media content for communications and marketing materials of the College of Music, both print and digital. This work supports our efforts to enhance the Colleges reputation, build audiences for our concerts and events, and support the recruitment of our students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in related field and one year work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of media design and production.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate various items of media equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Edit video content for use on websites and in other digital media

Job Duties

• Meet with constituents to conceptualize, design, produce, and review proofs, and prepare printready art. See projects through to their completion.
• Monitor graphics related research on trends related to industry, audience, and university peers. Apply best practices to print and digital projects;.
• Work in a professional and collegial manner and meet agreed upon project deadlines.
• Production of promotional material for advertising the college, including recruitment ads and posters.
• Designing, editing, and producing promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops as needed.
• Provide the layout and design for the College of Music Events calendar in its various formats. Assist in compiling and editing the college Events Calendar.
• Understand the principles, equipment, software, and practices of the field of graphic/media design and production.
• Develop content for print, web, email, and social media in accordance with agreed upon schedules, ensuring adherence to university graphics and branding standards, and assist stakeholders and vendors with the same.
• Conceptualize, design, edit, and produce promotional materials for special events, conferences, and workshops, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected. 

Work Schedule

8:00am -5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.