| Location | Huntsville, TX |
Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202600355S Title Specialist IV - Graphic Design Specialist FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 09. Please see the Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department SHSU Online Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 11/06/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree with coursework in graphics, design, multimedia production, animation or related field. Two years experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Designs and produces high-quality motion graphics, animation, design, and video content using digital media hardware and software to support the advancement of Sam Houston State University.
Primary Responsibilities
Applies principles of animation, timing, pacing, color, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling to develop effective and engaging visual content. Conceptualizes creative approaches, establishes visual direction, and develops design solutions that communicate project objectives while maintaining consistency with established university branding and visual identity guidelines. Creates motion graphics templates (MOGRTs), reusable video templates, and After Effects composites to support video production workflows. Collaborates with video producers and other creative team members to integrate graphics, animation, and visual effects into video projects. Plans project timelines, organizes production assets, and prepares deliverables for review, revision, and final distribution. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, photoshop, and Illustrator with the ability to apply these tools to an animation workflow. Demonstrates strong creative judgment, attention to detail, and ability to receive direction and feedback. Communicates creative decisions effectively. Demonstrates strong time management, organization, and project management skills, while working on multiple assignments, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced production environment. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement.
Please submit a portfolio or demo reel showcasing your strongest design work, including design, animation, typography, composition, and/or visual storytelling. This can be submitted under "Media Presentation" in the Required Documents section of the application. You may upload your presentation directly as an attachment, or upload a PDF or Word document containing a link to your portfolio or demo reel.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49168
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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