Specialist IV - Graphic Design Specialist

Sam Houston State University seeks a Specialist IV - Graphic Design Specialist to design and produce motion graphics, animation, design, and video content that supports university communications. The role applies animation and design principles while collaborating on digital video production workflows using industry-standard tools.

Role Overview

The Specialist IV - Graphic Design Specialist creates high-quality visual assets for university projects. Responsibilities include developing engaging visual content, shaping visual direction aligned with brand guidelines, and producing graphics deliverables that can be incorporated into video production workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply animation principles such as timing, pacing, color, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling to produce effective and engaging content.
• Conceptualize creative approaches, define visual direction, and develop design solutions that support project objectives while maintaining consistency with established university branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Create motion graphics templates (MOGRTs), reusable video templates, and After Effects composites to support video production workflows.
• Collaborate with video producers and other creative team members to integrate graphics, animation, and visual effects into video projects.
• Plan project timelines, organize production assets, and prepare deliverables for review, revision, and final distribution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in graphics, design, multimedia production, animation, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a related field.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, photoshop, and Illustrator, with the ability to apply these tools to an animation workflow.
• Demonstrated creative judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to receive direction and feedback.
• Ability to communicate creative decisions effectively.
• Strong time management, organization, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to solve operational problems and suggest process improvements.
• Submission of a portfolio or demo reel showcasing the strongest work, including design, animation, typography, composition, and/or visual storytelling.

Technologies

• Adobe After Effects
• photoshop
• Illustrator
• MOGRTs
• After Effects composites

Work Location and Posting Information

• Location: Huntsville, TX (onsite)
• Security-sensitive position subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Application Document Instructions

The portfolio or demo reel may be submitted under “Media Presentation” in the Required Documents section. It can be uploaded directly as an attachment, or provided as a PDF or Word document containing a link to the portfolio or demo reel.