Art Director, Invitations & Correspondence

As a member of University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) Creative Studio, the Art Director provides creative direction and design leadership for invitations, correspondence, event collateral, and related print materials. The position oversees projects from concept through production, applying expertise in typography, formal invitation and correspondence conventions, institutional protocol, and premium print production. The Art Director creates materials for presidential and leadership events, donor engagement initiatives, academic ceremonies, athletics-related experiences, campus traditions and other high-profile University occasions, moving between highly formal, traditional design and more spirited expressions of the Texas brand while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and execution.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least three years of professional graphic design or art direction experience, including work on invitations, stationery, event collateral, print design or other high-end brand materials.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated design, exceptional typography and the ability to carry a cohesive creative direction across multiple deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of invitation and correspondence conventions, print production, premium papers and specialty finishes.
• Experience creating distinctive work within established brand standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Strong project management and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Five or more years of relevant professional design or art direction experience.
• Experience designing invitations, correspondence and event materials for senior executives, institutional leaders, boards, donors or VIP audiences.
• Experience presenting creative concepts and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with specialty printers and production partners on techniques such as engraving, letterpress, foil stamping, embossing and die cutting.
• Ability to work across highly formal, traditional design and contemporary or expressive creative applications.
• Experience with Figma a plus.

• Position is based in Austin, Texas, and is required to work on campus.
• Must have the ability to travel locally to printers and other production vendors to review proofs, paper samples, and production work as needed.
• Typical office environment.
• Occasional evening, weekend or additional hours may be required to support University events, production schedules, or press checks.

$85,000 + depending on qualifications

• Resume/CV including a link to a portfolio of work demonstrating relevant design work
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.