Job Details

Designer (HR Title: Graphic Designer II)

Position Number: 6117544
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Designer (HR Title: Graphic Designer II)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

Development and External Affairs (DEA) supports SMU by securing funding for University priorities; by promoting meaningful involvement in the life and work of the University; by heightening international, national, state and local awareness of SMU; and by supporting the enrollment of a diverse and able student body.

DEA comprises the offices of Office of the Senior Vice President, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, Development Services, Program Services and Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Principal and Major Gifts, and School and Project Development.

SMU continues to leverage the benefits from the largest fundraising campaign in its history to achieve dramatic increases in academic quality and impact.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This position supports the marketing plan for the University in alignment with Development and External Affairs goals and SMU's strategic plan. The Designer reports to the Creative Director and is involved in all phases of print and digital production, such as ideation and conceptualization, client presentation, revisions, design, creating accurate files for output to press, and archiving files. As needed, obtains estimates, creates schedules and proactively communicates status to project managers. Performs other duties as assigned. The position supports the department's efforts for fundraising, alumni engagement and undergraduate recruitment.

Essential Functions:

Produce creative work independently, as well as collaborate on projects with other creative and marketing professionals. Create original files, update existing files. Attend press checks to ensure quality of printing. Uphold brand and graphic standards, produce, maintain and update electronic files for university logos, stationery, related collateral materials and maps. Preparing electronic files
Coordinate proofreading, photography and approvals for assigned projects. Work with vendors to obtain estimates as needed. Update job tracking database to track assigned projects from beginning to end, ensuring the movement of materials through all phases including draft copy, layouts, proofreading, printing and required approvals. Convey information in a timely manner among staff and vendors.
Serve as resource and support for university clients. Provide logos, scans and maps files. Assist clients with program application problems relating to files provided or direct them to someone who can help.
Seeks inspiration beyond higher education with a vision for industry innovation and shares knowledge with colleagues regarding emerging trends in design, multimedia, and branding. Keeps up to date on current professional activities (software and technology training, graphic design seminars, etc.).

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Graphic Design or a related field.

A minimum of three years of work experience is required, preferably in graphic design working in a team environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Must have the ability to listen, negotiate, and communicate with clients and colleagues.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills and the ability to multitask and work on multiple projects with varying deadlines. A strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy in producing design files is essential.

Candidate must have experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word.

Experience with XD and PowerPoint preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

April 25, 2025

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 14, 2025.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Development

Organization: DEA - Marketing and Communications

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Apr 1, 2025, 8:14:11 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=DEA00000461&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC