Graphics Designer II

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $43K - $49K

💻 Product Development

🗓️ April 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Graphics Designer II. The role involves researching, conceiving, and designing university publications along with other print and electronic communications. The candidate will execute design projects, consult with clients, manage vendor relationships, and oversee the quality assurance of projects.

Highlights

Design and execute projects for university and departmental publications.
Analyze project specifications and collaborate with clients.
Manage vendor quotes and prepare budget worksheets.
Coordinate with writers, editors, and photographers for project development.
Oversee project quality on printing press and manage delivery.
Requires advanced vocational or electronic skills.
Associate's degree or certification in a technical specialty program preferred.
Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience required.
Salary range: $43,000-$48,900 annually.

Graphics Designer II Full Description

| Department: ES Communication & Marketing
| Salary: $43,000-$48,900 Annually
| Description: Researches, conceives and designs university and departmental publications, and/or other print and electronic communications vehicles.

1. Conceives, designs and executes projects for university and department clients.
2. Consults with clients to analyze and determine project specifications.
3. Establishes job specifications to obtain required quotes for external vendor services.
4. Compiles and analyzes vendor quotes to prepare budget worksheets and project schedules.
5. Collaborates with editors and writers to develop written copy to be used in various projects.
6. Consults and discusses photographic shoots with photographers according to project specifications.
7. Presents and proposes design solutions to director and clients.
8. Inspects and approves vendor progress on projects by proofing systems.
9. Monitors and oversees all projects on printing press to assure high quality.
10. Coordinates delivery of each project with vendors and clients, making sure that samples are received for file.
11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: "Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field is required. An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this field. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. "

Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.