University of Texas at Dallas

Posting Number S06777P

Position Title Graphic Designer III

Functional Title

Department Management

Salary Range $65,000

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Location Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 01/06/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date 02/02/2026

Job Summary

The Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks a talented and versatile Graphic Designer to join its Communications & Marketing team. This role is responsible for creating visually compelling materials that strengthen JSOM’s brand, highlight its top national and global rankings (e.g., No. 1 Online MBA by Poets & Quants 2025; No. 2 worldwide in research contributions), and support recruitment, alumni engagement, and the promotion of 35 undergraduate, graduate, PhD, and executive education programs.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Communications & Marketing, the Graphic Designer collaborates closely with staff to deliver high-impact, on-brand designs that resonate with JSOM’s community of 10,332 students from 71 countries, 57,073 alumni, and global employer partners.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to meet USCIS eligibility requirements.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in commercial art, design, advertising or related field. A minimum of three years as a graphic designer or production assistant in a design firm, advertising agency, printing plant or similar organization or equivalent experience and education. Experience designing graphics for ads, brochures, publications, billboards and invitations.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience designing for business schools or higher education institutions.
• Working knowledge of web design fundamentals, including Figma, basic HTML/CSS, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with motion graphics or light video editing using tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Familiarity with data-informed design practices, including A/B testing and performance-based visual optimization.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office, with advanced PowerPoint skills.
• A strong online portfolio demonstrating clean, modern branding work across print, digital, and social media, including template development and brand system experience.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, small-team environment.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Graphic Design (Primary Focus):

• Design high-quality print and digital assets, including brochures, banners, social media graphics, email templates, website elements, advertisements, and promotional materials.
• Develop and maintain branded visual assets and iconography aligned with JSOM’s academic areas (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management, and Organizations, Strategy, and International Management).
• Create reusable templates (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, social media toolkits, email headers, one-pagers) to enable the team to efficiently produce consistent, professional materials.
• Design recruitment and fundraising collateral, including program overviews, annual impact reports highlighting $10M+ in community impact, ranking announcements, research highlights, and alumni success stories.
• Produce layouts and visual designs for the JSOM magazine, research publications, academic and professional certificates, and center- or program-specific initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support visual strategy for campaigns, ensuring designs are optimized for specific platforms and target audiences (e.g., LinkedIn for executive audiences, Instagram for prospective undergraduate students).

Team Collaboration & Strategy:

• Serve as a proactive and collaborative team member, consistently adhering to university brand guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with academic departments, the Career Management Center, alumni relations, and external vendors to ensure design work aligns with strategic goals and priorities.
• Provide visual and creative expertise to support marketing and social media strategies, including recommending formats and approaches that drive engagement and conversion.
• Effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to meet USCIS eligibility requirements.

Work Notice:

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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