Designer - Austin, TX, US

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) · We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees workin ...

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Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn't end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You're likely beginning to see why we've been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading

About You

Are you a creative with a passion for design and a track record of delivering high-quality work? Join our team as a Designer and put your creative skills to work At TASB, you'll craft visually compelling designs that embody our mission and core values, while providing innovative solutions that drive the success of our Communications, Marketing, and Events department. 

This is a hybrid role requiring selected candidate to work onsite at our TASB headquarters in North Austin two days a week and additional days for essential events and meetings.

A Typical Day 

• Create eye-catching advertising campaigns, print and digital marketing collateral, event graphics, publications, presentations, and more that wow our internal clients.
• Work closely with our marketing and communications, media services, and print shop teams to bring fresh ideas to the table and execute top-notch visual solutions.
• Be a vital part of our design team, collaborating and contributing to a fun, productive, and creative work environment.
• Contribute to projects that make a real impact on our organization and the members we serve.
• If you're still reading, we'd love to meet you

How You'll Make an Impact

• Innovative Thinker: You create engaging, thoughtful design solutions and enjoy exploring creative approaches that support communications goals. 
• Brand Advocate: You understand the importance of brand consistency and can confidently design within established guidelines while still pushing creativity. 
• Problem Solver: You approach design challenges thoughtfully, identifying creative and practical solutions. 
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively with peers while confidently providing and receiving constructive feedback. 
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in delivering polished, professional work with a  high level of accuracy and consistency. 
• Adaptable: You manage multiple projects at once, adjust to changing priorities, and stay composed under deadlines. 
• Time Management: You know how to meet deadlines and keep things on track. 
• Enthusiastic Learner: you like to stay updated on the latest design trends and technologies and share them with your team. 
• Bonus Skills: Publication and strong illustration skills are a great plus but not required. 

Skills for Success

Education and Experience: 

• A bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, or a related field. 
• Three or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience presenting creative work and the strategy behind it.
• Experience taking projects from concept through completion.
• Experience designing with Microsoft 365 products (Word, PowerPoint). 
• Experience with animation software (e.g. After Effects) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to effectively communicate association marketing goals and objectives, and articulate visual solutions to internal clients. 
• Ability to juggle multiple projects from different internal clients simultaneously, with tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Expertise in print production best practices, including preflight file preparation.
• Understanding of basic editing marks.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check. 

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