The University of Texas at Austin is hiring: Graphic Designer in Austin

Job Title

Graphic Designer

Hiring Department

University Development Office

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS, Austin, TX

About the University

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation. It supports more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, and 15,000 staff across 18 colleges and schools in the creative and entrepreneurial city of Austin.

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits, as well as professional development opportunities to support career growth.

Purpose

The University Development Office seeks a creative and detail‑oriented Graphic Designer. Working under the senior art director and with the marketing team, you will design visual communications that advance the University’s ambitious fundraising goals and shape donor experiences through compelling design and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high‑quality, engaging materials—proposals, presentation decks, impact reports, infographics, stewardship pieces—to support presidential‑level fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Transformational Gifts team to create solutions that inspire donors.
• Partner with design and marketing team members on campaign initiatives.
• Create and maintain proposal and presentation templates.
• Preflight and prepare print files, coordinating production with printers and conducting press checks.
• Maintain and uphold the UT brand and visual style across all creative works.
• Perform photo editing tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Strong concept development, design, technical, and editing skills; up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends.
• 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, specifications, and file preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for nonprofit organizations or donor engagement campaigns.
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies and donor‑centric communication.
• Skills in data visualization, infographics, video editing, or motion graphics are a plus.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Link to portfolio
• Letter of interest
• Three work references, including at least one supervisor reference

Salary Range

$58,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions in a shared environment; routine keyboard use.
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on‑site schedule.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without sponsorship.
• The position is based in Austin, Texas.

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.