Design Manager

Job Posting Title:

Design Manager

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Hiring Department:

Operational Services and Strategies

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Design Manager is a valued member of the Communications, Marketing and Engagement team for UT’s Operational Services and Strategies (OSS) portfolio led by the VP of Operations. It reports to the Executive Director of Branding and Marketing, support design and multimedia activities and initiatives across the OSS portfolio, which includes Campus Operations and Planning, Campus Services, Central HR, Discovery to Impact, Real Estate Planning and Strategy, Texas Institute for Electronics, and University Housing and Dining.

Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will support the Operational Services and Strategies team who oversee the University’s spaces, services, and strategic investments to enhance the student, employee, and visitor experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our portfolio and for UT Austin.

Your skills will make a difference. 

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. 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 
• Tuition assistance 
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets 
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card 
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card 
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

The Design Manager develops creative, goal-driven design solutions for projects across the Communications, Marketing and Engagement team for UT’s Operational Services and Strategies (OSS) portfolio under the VP of Operations. This role ensures visual continuity and alignment with the UT Austin brand across multiple initiatives and excels at developing and producing high-quality designs and materials while working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

• Creative Strategy: Translate creative briefs and business objectives into high-impact design concepts that resonate with audiences and help drive the brand forward.
• Project Ownership: Manage the design project lifecycle from research and ideation through production and approvals to final delivery.
• Brand Stewardship: Protect and champion the University’s brand identity, ensuring that all materials follow established standards.
• Mentorship: Guide and provide constructive feedback to design interns and communicators across the portfolio to help elevate the overall quality and skill of the team.
• Collaboration: Work with peers across Communications, Marketing and Engagement and functional units and departments to develop effective materials to support marketing and communication goals.
• Stakeholder Presentations: Confidentl