Graphic Designer II

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer II

Company: Texas A&M University System

Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: UI/UX Design

Date Posted: June 4, 2025

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years)

Remote Status: On-site

🎨 Design Role Summary

• Lead the creation and execution of digital content for Mays Business School's learning environment
• Produce advanced graphic assets for online courses, training materials, and visual analytics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the visual identity of educational content
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring bold ideas to life in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment

🖼️ Primary Design Responsibilities

• Lead the design process, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines
• Create engaging content for online courses, training materials, and visual analytics
• Shape and enhance the visual identity of learning elements, multi- and print media, product packaging, and exhibitions
• Act as an experienced resource in graphics software, hardware, and techniques
• Provide and follow creative direction for advanced graphic designs for print and multimedia channels
• Develop complex illustrations, logos, and other design elements using software or by hand
• Create motion graphics for use in multimedia presentations
• Design and produce high-quality graphics for video media

🎓 Design Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: Two years of professional experience in graphic design, including both print and digital media

Required Design Skills:

• Advanced skill level using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Knowledge of word, presentation, and spreadsheet-type programs
• Knowledge of design principles and website design principles
• Strong leadership and project management skills

Preferred Design Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics design or Fine Arts
• Four years of experience in design, including print and digital media
• Experience working within brand guides or standards
• Experience with project management or using a project management tool
• Experience working with clients and incorporating creative direction
• Experience leading design projects from concept to completion
• Ability to create files to print and digital specifications
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for prototyping
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Ability to design and develop original content
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and revising graphic content within deadlines
• Knowledge of visual communication principles, practices, techniques, industry standards, and trends. Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.

🎨 Portfolio & Creative Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Showcase a diverse range of graphic design projects, including both print and digital media
• Demonstrate strong visual communication skills and an understanding of user-system interaction
• Highlight your ability to design and develop original content within project timelines
• Include examples of your ability to work within brand guides or standards and incorporate creative direction

Design Process Documentation:

• Include research and discovery phase documentation, demonstrating your understanding of user needs and project goals
• Showcase your ideation and iteration methods, highlighting your ability to generate and refine design concepts
• Demonstrate your validation and testing approaches, showcasing your commitment to design quality and user experience

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $47,500 - $60,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Working Hours: Full-time position with a standard workweek of 40 hours

🎯 Design Team & Company Context

🏢 Company & Design Culture

Industry: Education Management

Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Founded: 1876

Design Team Structure:

• Mays Business School's Learning Design team consists of graphic designers, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists
• The team is led by the Dean of Business Administration and reports to the Associate Dean for Learning Design
• The team collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and other departments to create engaging learning experiences

Design Methodology:

• The Learning Design team follows user-centered design principles, focusing on user needs and project goals
• The team employs agile project management methodologies to ensure efficient and effective design processes
• Design thinking and iterative design approaches are used to generate and refine design concepts

Company Website: Texas A&M University System

📈 Design Career & Growth Analysis

Design Career Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years of experience)

Reporting Structure: The Graphic Designer II reports directly to the Senior Graphic Designer or Design Manager within the Learning Design team

Design Impact: The Graphic Designer II's work directly influences the visual identity and user experience of Mays Business School's learning environment, impacting faculty, students, and staff

Growth Opportunities:

• Progression to Senior Graphic Designer or Design Manager roles within the Learning Design team
• Expanding skillset and expertise in emerging design trends and technologies
• Potential opportunities in related design roles or leadership positions within Texas A&M University System

🌐 Design Work Environment

Studio Type: On-site, collaborative workspace within Mays Business School's Learning Design team office

Office Location(s): College Station, Texas

Design Workspace Context:

• Collaborative workspaces with access to design software, hardware, and tools
• Design critique culture and regular feedback exchange methods
• Design system contribution and knowledge sharing practices

Work Schedule: Standard full-time workweek with flexible hours for design workflow and creative flow

📄 Design Application & Portfolio Review Process

Design Interview Process:

• Initial phone or video screen to assess communication skills and design portfolio
• On-site or virtual design challenge, focusing on user-centered design principles and project management skills
• Final on-site or virtual interview with the Learning Design team and potential stakeholders, assessing cultural fit and design process understanding

Portfolio Review Tips:

• Highlight your ability to create engaging content for online courses, training materials, and visual analytics
• Demonstrate your understanding of user-centered design principles and project management skills
• Showcase your ability to work within brand guides or standards and incorporate creative direction
• Include examples of your ability to design and develop original content within project timelines

Design Challenge Preparation:

• Familiarize yourself with Texas A&M University System's design culture and user-centered design principles
• Prepare a design challenge focusing on creating engaging content for online courses, training materials, or visual analytics
• Practice presenting your design process and rationale, highlighting your ability to work within project timelines and creative direction

Design ATS Keywords:

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Project Management
• User-Centered Design
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Brand Standards
• Visual Communication
• Digital Media
• Print Media

🛠 Design Tools & Technology Stack

Primary Design Tools:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Sketch or Figma for UI/UX design and prototyping
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Design Collaboration & Handoff:

• Confluence or Jira for project management and collaboration
• Zeplin or Figma for design handoff and developer collaboration
• Slack or Microsoft Teams for team communication and collaboration

Design Research & Testing:

• Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics for user behavior tracking and analysis
• UsabilityHub or UserTesting for user testing and feedback collection
• OptimalSort or UserZoom for A/B testing and optimization

👥 Design Team Culture & Values

Design Values:

• User-centered design and user experience focus
• Collaboration and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional team integration
• Continuous learning and improvement, with a commitment to staying current with design trends and best practices
• Innovation and creativity, with a focus on pushing design boundaries and challenging the status quo

Design Collaboration Style:

• Cross-functional design integration and stakeholder communication
• Design critique culture with regular feedback exchange methods
• Design system contribution and knowledge sharing practices

⚡ Design Challenges & Growth Opportunities

Design Challenges:

• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Balancing creative direction and user-centered design principles
• Keeping up with emerging design trends and technologies
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Learning & Development Opportunities:

• Attending industry conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current with design trends and best practices
• Pursuing relevant design certifications and online courses to enhance skillset and expertise
• Seeking mentorship opportunities within the design team or industry professionals

💡 Design Interview Preparation

Design Process Questions:

• Describe your design process and how you apply user-centered design principles to your work
• How do you balance creative direction and user-centered design in your projects?
• Can you walk us through your design process for a recent project, highlighting your ability to work within project timelines and creative direction?

Company & Design Culture Questions:

• How do you see yourself contributing to Texas A&M University System's design culture and user-centered design principles?
• How do you approach collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences?
• How do you ensure that your design work aligns with the organization's brand guidelines and design system?

Portfolio Presentation Strategy:

• Highlight your ability to create engaging content for online courses, training materials, and visual analytics
• Demonstrate your understanding of user-centered design principles and project management skills
• Showcase your ability to work within brand guidelines or standards and incorporate creative direction
• Include examples of your ability to design and develop original content within project timelines

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this design position:

• Submit your application through this link
• Prepare a design portfolio showcasing your ability to create engaging content for online courses, training materials, and visual analytics
• Tailor your resume to highlight your design skills, experience, and project management abilities
• Research Texas A&M University System's design culture and user-centered design principles to inform your application and interview preparation
• Prepare for the design interview process, focusing on user-centered design, project management, and creative direction