Design and Media Associate
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Design and Media Associate----
Hiring Department:
Texas Performing Arts----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
About Texas Performing Arts
Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. One of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S., TPA is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape. TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theater, Bass Concert Hall. Its public programs include Broadway in Austin; an international season of dance, theater, music and more; and the Texas Welcomes series of national touring artists. TPA is part of UT’s College of Fine Arts and engages students across the university in creative experiences.
To learn more about Texas Performing Arts and this opportunity, please visit https://texasperformingarts.org/about-us/employment
Why Join Texas Performing Arts?
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a first-class production team. You will work on a wide variety of professional productions, from touring Broadway to experimental performance. Your work will contribute to advancing the arts at one of the best universities in the world and in one of the most exciting cities in America.
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred
Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
The Design and Media Associate will create visually compelling graphics and video that support Texas Performing Arts’ programming, fundraising, and educational objectives. Through effective visual storytelling, the position helps achieve TPA’s mission to connect people through live performance while meeting revenue and engagement goals for TPA’s events.
Responsibilities
Graphic and Media Design: Design and create assigned TPA promotional, fundraising, and institutional materials (including but not limited to print & digital advertising, house programs, video content, in-venue and exterior signage, executive presentations, fundraising materials, social media content, and education & engagement materials) that effectively balance TPA’s mission and brand with visually compelling use of available assets. Develop new assets through photography and videography.
Design Process Management: Effectively communicate with vendors and partners throughout the entire production process to ensure timeliness and accuracy of production, including acquiring bids and placing orders based on budgets, preparing files, and processing internal requisitions. Develop successful professional relationships with
internal and external clients, suppliers, printers, and vendors that allow for effective project completion. Participate in the deployment of designed items.
Design Budget Management: Develop, track, and approve design materials and expenses within area and project budgets.
Design Resource Management: Supervise student design employees to include recruiting and art direction/consultation on design solutions. Engage and supervise freelance photographers or videographers as assigned.
Marketing & Communications Support: As part of the marketing and communications team, maintain familiarity with TPA’s digital communications platforms to participate in marketing and communica
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