Graphic Designer (part-time)

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Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to assist with the operations of a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the largest college at The University of Texas. Visit our website at https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This fixed-term position is expected to be fundedthrough August 31st, 2025.

This position is part-time with a 30 hour/week work schedule.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective) that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee's dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Employer contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

This position will coordinate with UT instructional staff and LAITS project and studio staff on the creation of online courses and other multimedia projects, independently creating assets such as graphics or marketing materials. The role will require technical design/production/studio knowledge, organizational skills, communication skills, dependability, and the ability to quickly assess and correct issues.

• Work with the Graphics, Project Management, Video, and Audio teams to produce design materials, advertisements, graphics, and media content for faculty and staff from the College of Liberal Arts and other university clients.
• Provide technical assistance to student employees including teaching new skills and software as needed.
• Work autonomously and efficiently on asset creation, graphical design, and/or other production needs for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project manage design projects and facilitate client communication and satisfaction.
• Create and communicate reports on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1 year of professional experience in graphics design.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated project management experience in setting goals, supervising projects, making deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Workday, Slack, and Harvest.
• Strong working knowledge of Basecamp.
• Experience using and running Zoom meetings.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Design.
• More than two years of experience in a graphic design studio with an expertise in photo editing.
• Experience as an Art Director.
• Experience in graphic design for online education and online courses.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and WordPress.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with HTML/CSS.
• Strong Background in the visual arts (fine arts, graphic design, studio arts)
• Strong working knowledge in designing media tailored to an academic audience.
• Experience working on marketing campaigns for digital and physical advertisement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team or crew.
• Professional customer service and support skills.
• Experience overseeing or training student workers or interns.
• Post-production experience including web development, UI/UX designing, and graphic design.
• Experience creating daily work plans.

$30,750 (based on a 30 hour work week)

• Work location is on the UT Main Campus.

• Personally-owned electronic devices will be required in order to communicate effectively with team members.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• May work around standard office conditions.

This position is part-time with a 30 hour/week schedule.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.