Job Posting Title: Graphic Designer, The Harry Ransom Center
Hiring Department: Harry Ransom Center
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Jul 07, 2025
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details: General Notes About the Harry Ransom Center The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.
The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.
Purpose The Graphic Designer is a full-time position responsible for assisting in creating visually engaging designs that support the Ransom Center's mission of advancing understanding of the humanities through the sharing of our extraordinary collections.
Responsibilities - Produce a wide range of print and electronic materials for promotion of programs, services, and the needs of day-to-day operations using up-to-date knowledge of industry software and design trends, particularly within the Adobe Creative Suite. Materials include brochures, exhibition identity, ads, presentations, graphics, promotional displays, signage, vinyl design, environmental design, web, print, and social media design.
- Consult with immediate supervisor to determine the most appropriate method for preparing work to meet production deadlines and collaborate with multiple departments, vendors, and printers to coordinate, manage, and produce materials.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or related field.
- 1 year of graphic design and production experience, preferably in a humanities or higher education setting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to brand guidelines.
- Basic knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry software and design trends, particularly within the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Pro-active communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
- Demonstrated professional demeanor, problem solver, and ability to work collaboratively and independently
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications - 2+ years of graphic design and production experience, preferably in a library or archive setting
- Experience with project management software such as Asana, Planner, or similar.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Interest in libraries, archives, or cultural institutions, with a strong understanding of their role in education and engagement.
Salary Range $50,000, non-negotiable
Working Conditions - Work performed on multiple projects concurrently, under pressure of rigid deadlines and time limitations.
- May work around standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Lifting and moving (must be able to lift 20 lbs.)
- Use of manual dexterity
- Requires interacting directly with outside vendors.
Work Shift - Standard M-F, 40 hours per week, with the possibility of flexible scheduling and remote opportunities.
Required Materials - Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing your design work, including both print and digital pieces. Please provide links to online portfolios or attach samples of your work.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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