What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Education Service Center Region XIII?
Technology and Creative Development
Job ID: 5144
Reports To: Coordinator of UX/UI Design
Salary: This is a full-time 12 month position at 232 days with an annual starting salary of $61,985. This is a project based funded position with an end date of August 31, 2026.
Primary Purpose:
To design graphics for print and digital media that adhere to brand standards for the Texas Education Agency's Texas Special Education Support project and topics. This is a project based funded position.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Education/Certificates):
Knowledge/Skills:
Major Responsibilities:
This position does not have any direct reports, but may provide general direction to others. There may be a need to train new staff members.
Budget Responsibilities:
Assists supervisor in resource management through estimates of time and effort.
Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors)
General office equipment, Windows or Mac computer and peripherals, and other equipment as requirements change.
Benefits:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.
Salary: This is a full-time 12 month position at 232 days with an annual starting salary of $61,985. This is a project based funded position with an end date of August 31, 2026.
Primary Purpose:
To design graphics for print and digital media that adhere to brand standards for the Texas Education Agency's Texas Special Education Support project and topics. This is a project based funded position.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Education/Certificates):
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Three to five years of work-related experience
Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience designing and producing material for print, digital, and web environments
- Experience managing multiple projects and perspectives to reach and exceed project goals
- Experience in developing designs that translate the client vision into tangible products and visuals
- Working knowledge of trends, processes and techniques related to graphic design, layout, production
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure that assigned tasks and expectations are met
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of best practices in document layout and formatting styles for complex content
- Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (specifically creating templates)
- Working knowledge of Adobe fonts
- Meticulous attention to detail within a fast-paced, high-quality, high-standards environment
Major Responsibilities:
- Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public
- Design graphics for print and digital media from inception to completion: compiling and organizing content, developing a flexible structure/interface, branding, proofreading, production, and publication
- Develop and follow branding and identity systems and style guides
- Create template packages including, but not limited to, flyers, and presentation decks
- Create and develop conference collateral (e.g., conference programs, signage, templates, advertising and marketing assets)
- Create and apply formatting styles to complex content
- Modernize existing publications with updated branding
- Update publication text with suggested grammatical and spelling edits
- Create data visualizations
- Collaborate on asset development for social media and marketing campaigns
- Incorporate accessibility standards into designs
- Work with print vendors for quality assurance of printed material
- Collaborate with department workgroups for graphic design needs (i.e., printshop, online learning, multimedia, marketing)
- Collaborate with other designer(s) on the same project/product
- Serve as a representative of the Center, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned
This position does not have any direct reports, but may provide general direction to others. There may be a need to train new staff members.
Budget Responsibilities:
Assists supervisor in resource management through estimates of time and effort.
Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors)
- Follow policies and procedures
- Fast paced office environment
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)
- Communicates effectively (verbal and written)
- Follows policies and procedures
- Maintains emotional control
- Constant interruptions
General office equipment, Windows or Mac computer and peripherals, and other equipment as requirements change.
Benefits:
- Generous contribution to medical benefits
- Twelve vacation days per year
- Ten leave days per year
- Four telecommute days per month
- Discounted wellness offerings
- Form more information browse the Benefits Booklet
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.
Salary : $61,985
