Graphic Designer

Job Posting Title:

Graphic Designer

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Hiring Department:

University Development Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jan 12, 2026

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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

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.

Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.

Learn more about UT’s mission and values and leadership.

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world.

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

The University Development Office is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to create impactful visual communications that advance the University's ambitious fundraising goals. Under the direction of the senior art director and together with the marketing team, the graphic designer will shape donor experiences through compelling design and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging materials - such as proposals, presentation decks, impact reports, infographics, and stewardship pieces - to support presidential-level fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Transformational Gifts team to develop solutions that inspire donors to invest in UT and communicate their impact.

• Partner with design and marketing team members on campaign initiatives.

• Create and maintain proposal and presentation templates.

• Preflight/prep print files and coordinate production with printers, including press checks.

• Maintain and uphold the UT brand and visual style across all creative.

• Photo editing.

• Other duties and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.

• Ability to design and produce high-quality work with a strong sense of concept development, superior design, technical and editing skills, and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in layout design and visual storytelling.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word).

• Solid understanding of print production processes, specificat