Senior Visual Communications Strategist

Senior Visual Communications Strategist

Location: Denton, Texas

Salary: $57,000 – $65,000

Job Type: Full‑time (FTE 1.0)

Division: UNT‑Advancement

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas. Established in 1890, UNT is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic‑ and Minority‑Serving Institution that offers 240 academic programs and serves a diverse student body of over 46,000.

As Senior Visual Communications Strategist, you will be a hybrid designer, editor, and brand ambassador responsible for shaping the look, feel, and emotional impact of Advancement’s most important campaigns. You will bring life, meaning, and motion to our philanthropic priorities through visual design and multimedia content—translating strategy into connection through powerful, on‑brand visual storytelling. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will collaborate with writers, project leads, and communications directors to ensure every piece—whether a social graphic or event video—looks incredible and aligns with UNT’s brand.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of professional experience in writing and/or editing publications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Creative leadership with high‑level design instincts across media; ability to own visual projects from concept through completion.
• Multimedia fluency—proficient in design, video editing, and light animation; confident creating content that moves and connects.
• Storytelling alignment—understands how visuals support narrative and collaborates well with writers and strategists to elevate message through image.
• Agility under pressure—organized, focused, and creative in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.
• Brand stewardship—understands the value of consistency, tone, and visual cohesion across a university brand.
• Constructive collaboration—team‑mindful, responsive to feedback, and committed to improving the final product.
• Quality control—detail‑oriented and committed to clean, accessible, polished work—every time.

• Experience in higher education, advancement, or nonprofit communications.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and design practices.
• Understanding of philanthropic storytelling and donor communications.

• Design, Video, and Multimedia Storytelling
  • Design and produce high‑quality creative assets across formats—print, digital, and video—to support donor relations, alumni engagement, major gift proposals, campaigns, and university events.
  • Produce, edit, and deliver short‑form video content for use in email campaigns, social media, and events.
  • Incorporate motion design or animation to enhance emotional and visual impact when appropriate.
  • Ensure all content meets accessibility guidelines, production specs, and brand requirements.
  • Serve as steward of UNT’s philanthropic visual identity, ensuring consistency across platforms and reinforcing brand recognition through high‑quality design.
  • Push creative boundaries while honoring the spirit, tone, and look of the UNT brand.
  • Manage multiple design and multimedia projects simultaneously, adapting quickly to changing needs while maintaining quality, timeliness, and attention to detail.
  • Balance quick‑turn requests with longer‑form projects and content series, working with the Creative Director to allocate time and resources effectively.
  • Maintain organized design files, templates, and shared assets for team use and collaboration.
• Creative Collaboration and Strategy
  • Translate briefs and creative direction into compelling, mission‑aligned visual assets that elevate the UNT philanthropic brand.
  • Collaborate with writers and project owners to concept and execute visuals that strengthen messaging.
  • Actively contribute to creative ideation, brainstorming, and campaign development, bringing both visual instinct and strategic insight to the table.
  • Partner with the Creative Director to evolve templates, refine…