Job Title

Digital (UI/UX) Designer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Product Mgmt and Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Technology Services provides reliable and accessible IT services to elevate and enhance Texas A&M University. We provide IT leadership to the campus community while enabling the research, education and service mission of Texas A&M. With trusted services and innovative solutions, we are changing the technology landscape on campus. To learn more about IT at Texas A&M University visit us at: https://it.tamu.edu/

What we want

As the Digital (UI/UX) Designer you will work alongside the Technology Services Product Management and Communications teams to create user-centered designs and front-end interfaces for our web and mobile applications. Your contributions will shape Technology Service's visual identity by designing creative content that engages and excites action among our stakeholders. Design responsibilities include creating graphics for websites, applications, posters, flyers, newsletter, social media, etc., as well as exploring opportunities with AI design tools.

If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate on selected candidate's experience

Other Requirements or Other Factors: May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or on-call suppor

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience in graphic design

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of design principles, user experience, and front-end development technologies

• Knowledge of user-centered design principles and practices

• Knowledge of wireframe tools and ability to create wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, and sitemaps

• Experience with design tools such as Photoshop, Sketch, Figma, Adobe CS, and/or Adobe XD, with a focus on accessibility design considerations

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.

• Familiarity with project management practices and collaboration tools such as Trello, Asana, Microsoft Teams, Slack, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Digital Design and Execution - Works alongside Technology Services to create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user interface designs that align with user needs, business objectives, best practices for UI/UX, and web accessibility standards. Understands audience(s) to capture their attention and effectively communicate messaging. Work closely with application developers to ensure designs are properly implemented and function as expected, with a focus on accessibility testing and troubleshooting. Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries. Conduct user research and usability testing to continuously improve the user experience. Assists and executes the comprehensive design process, including defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics. Work closely with product managers, service owners, content creators, and developers to understand user needs and business requirements. Design digital graphics for use in social media, digital signage, websites, news stories, and videos. Presents designs and key deliverables to peers and other stakeholders. Amends designs after feedback.

• Print Design and Execution - Designs flyers, physical signage, brochures, annual reports, etc. to support the strategic initiatives of Technology Services. Oversees the ordering and print process for all printed media. Ensures all print designs comply with accessibility standards and Texas A&M’s branding guidelines.

• Management - When budgets allow, hires, supervises, and oversees a team of student workers to support design development and execution efforts of Graphic Designer II.

• Representative - Amplifies the strategic initiatives of Technology Services across Texas A&M University. Engages in university-level collaboration with counterparts to ensure timely and effective project completion while seeking out opportunities when appropriate. Prepares regular status for leadership. Works with key internal and external stakeholders across the higher education community to optimize Technology Services’ visual identity at Texas A&M. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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