The University of Texas at Austin · 2 days ago
Assistant Director, Research Development Graphics, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering scholarly endeavors and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Assistant Director – Research Development Graphics will utilize design expertise to produce visual media for research proposals and support strategic research development projects.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with teams of principal investigators (PIs) to create captivating figures and graphics that enhance the competitiveness of sponsored research proposals. These visuals may include full-page figures summarizing the goals or activities of large, multidisciplinary research centers; scientific illustrations; organizational charts and workflows; and custom PowerPoint templates and slide artwork. Independently leads dialogue with PIs to manage multiple rounds of revisions and acts as a final copyeditor to ensure consistency and polish. Incorporates PIs’ feedback and stylistic preferences throughout draft revisions, providing multiple options or mockups to assist in decision-making as requested. Maintains a file structure of drafts, proofs, and final deliverables
Provides strategic consultation and expert guidance to PIs on how to visually convey complex research concepts in a clear and accessible way, including preliminary sketches and storyboards to support ideation and determine accuracy. Works collaboratively with PIs to convey their articulated research ideas into graphical abstracts that serve to advance the development of research teams’ broader collaborative vision. Works cooperatively with grants/contracts specialists, Research Development officers, and other members of the OVPR Research Development team in pursuit of these objectives
Creates and executes visual communications for the OVPR Research Development team, following university style guides and branding specifications across both print and digital platforms. Areas of work may include reports, one-pagers/flyers, identity, digital ads, presentations, graphics, promotional displays, signage, social media assets, event collateral, and web design. Regularly maintains and organizes related design files in formats accessible to other RD team members
Contributes to the overall success of the OVPR Research Development team by performing other duties as assigned, including coordinating with vendors and collaborating with communications staff across OVPR and the university
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or related field, with at least 5 years of experience in graphic design, scientific illustration, art direction, and/or multimedia communications
Demonstrated ability to function proactively and independently throughout the design process from concept development to final delivery
Proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines with a strong customer-service orientation
Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft SharePoint
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to evaluate and implement alternative design solutions as needed
Familiarity with academic environments and an understanding of research
Preferred
Master's degree and/or relevant professional certification in scientific communication, illustration, or related field
Experience designing technical communications and visual content for grant proposals, scientific publications, and/or science visualization
Prior experience with and knowledge of Research Development
Benefits
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Eligible for hybrid telework
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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