UNT Dining Administration, Graphic Design Specialist

Employee Classification: Graphic Design Specialist | Campus: University of North Texas | Division: UNT-Student Affairs | Department: UNT-Dining Services | Location: Denton | FTE: 1.000000

About Us - Values Overview

The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating over 49,000 students, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. Our values emphasize excellence, curiosity, innovation, and a people-first culture where we care about each other and those we serve. We foster respect, belonging, and access, demonstrating courageous integrity and encouraging learning and discovery.

Department Summary

As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services sets the standard for campus dining with five dining halls, over 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering. The department is led by professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts and is recognized nationally for its innovative approach and award-winning culinary talent.

• Home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall.
• Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten.
• Eagle Landing, a standalone dining hall featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts.
• Ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com.
• Recipient of the Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services.
• Founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, advancing research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and sustainable menus.

About the Role

As the department’s lead graphic designer, this position focuses on print and digital graphic design projects and oversees social media, including managing part-time employees who handle web-related assignments. This role is part of Dining Services' in-house marketing team, producing media for dining halls, retail venues, an upscale restaurant, central bakery, catering, and meal plans.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of print and digital creative projects using industry-standard tools.
• Oversee the department’s social media presence, including creating a social media calendar, designing posts, monitoring responses, and benchmarking performance.
• Delegate tasks to part-time designers, providing creative direction and initial feedback before submission for approval.
• Serve as a professional role model and guide for student employees, motivating and setting high standards.
• Manage multiple assignments, organize tasks logically, and identify required resources.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally, ensuring messages are understood and receptive to feedback.
• Follow procedures for leave, absences, and accountability, acting as a resource for others.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, and recommend or take corrective actions.
• Seek new tools, training, and learning opportunities to enhance skills.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field and one year of work experience in print, video, and/or electronic media production, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Understanding of principles, equipment, software, and practices in media design and production.
• Highly competent in using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate media equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of related experience.
• Experience maintaining a Modern Campus website.

Skills

• Project management and ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Leadership and mentorship for student employees.
• Receptiveness to feedback and constructive criticism.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Primarily sedentary work involving sitting/standing.

Work Schedule

Hours of operation: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with some overtime as necessary.