Senior Graphics Designer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The senior graphic designer is responsible for leading design projects from concept to completion, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. They develop creative concepts, manage workflows, and collaborate with teams inside and outside of the department to deliver high-impact visuals.

Proficiency in adobe creative suite is strongly preferred.

This position falls under a hybrid work schedule with 2 days per week in office / 3 days per week remote.

Candidates are advised to include a link to a portfolio or website on their resume when applying.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in commercial art, graphic design/communications, advertising, or related field.

• Experience
  4 years graphic design experience with emphasis on printed and non-print media or equivalent experience and specialized training/coursework in commercial art, graphic design/communications, advertising, or related field.

JOB DUTIES

• Solves complex visual design problems for various projects.
• Creates and assembles comprehensive design layout for presentation to clients; sets up and prints posters, slides, prints via digital files; scans artwork, journals, books, and slides; edits digital files created for composites, prints, and/or slides.
• Produces artwork for reproduction in print and digital media.
• May train and/or provide working supervision for Graphic Designers.
• Coordinates high-level design projects; maintains budget and time requirements.
• Reviews print jobs for quality and accuracy; recommends use of color, typography, and aesthetics based on intended use.
• Consults with clients on job content, methods to be used, deadlines and cost estimates; works from client's ideas, hardcopy notes/drafts, and/or digital files to create most efficient computer peripheral output and file transmission of graphics.
• Maintains contact with outside suppliers; acts as liaison between requestor and other process/production providers such as internal photographers, printers, and outside vendors.
• Acts as information resource in matters related to design practices and specialized computer graphic hardware and software; troubleshoots and upgrades software.
• Records production information accurately; maintains client job files.
• Stays current with software updates and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(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.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!