FUNCTION
This position is responsible for conceptualizing and designing printed and digital materials, including web presence, publications, forms, newsletters, advertisements, brochures, signs, displays, social media, billboards, and specialty graphics.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY
Monitor brand in digital and printed materials adhering to brand standards.
Develop creatives, layout, and provide support to Communications and other staff for blogs, e-newsletters, social media, audio, and website use.
Assist Graphics Coordinator with the development of website graphics.
Provide creative support, page layout, design, and production of files for Texas Agriculture and Texas Neighbors publications. Prepare electronic files and provide to vendor for creation of online magazines.
Prepare advertisements for placement in Texas Agriculture and Texas Neighbors publications.
Prepare digital advertisements for Salebarn and assist Advertising Coordinator in managing Salebarn website.
Assist Graphics Coordinator in producing layouts and visuals for marketing campaigns, event promotions, and educational materials.
Assist with printing between Communications Division and print shop and communicate pending workflow.
Order supplies and attend to functioning of printer.
Verify quality control and delivery with outside graphic/printing vendors.
Assist with the layout process for county newsletters, as needed.
Ensure deadlines are met for publications, forms, projects, and other design work.
Collaborates and effectively communicates with all departments and team members, as well as outside vendors.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Two-year associate degree in graphics design or equivalent, preferred. At least three years of experience in professional graphic design.
Basic understanding of layouts, fonts, website design and mobile design.
Understanding of UI (user interface) web design process, as well as four-color printing process as it relates to graphic design.
Work experience in four-color graphic design and designing for digital presence.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the most recent Adobe Suite software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat required. Good knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress and FTP, as well as other photography and print-editing design and desktop publishing programs.
Good interpersonal verbal skills including both face-to-face and on the phone.
Ability to plan, organize and complete detailed work independently or in a team environment.
Willing to travel as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of PC, telephone, copy machine, fax, and other office equipment over six (6) hours per day.
Extended periods of sitting and concentration.
Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional long, irregular hours.
Occasional travel by auto or other public transportation.
Work to be conducted in an office environment.
REVISED: May 2025
