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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Graphic Designer
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Advancement and Communications at Libraries, the Graphic Designer will create print and digital designs for a variety of audiences that are tied to larger strategic communications, marketing, and advancement efforts. The position will prioritize visually compelling and accessible design that inspires students, faculty, staff, donors, and members of the public to engage and connect with the Libraries and its various programs and services.
The position will work across a collaborative team in the Office of Advancement and Communications as well as field a variety of requests and projects across the organization. The Graphic Designer will be a leader in defining and evolving the visual identities of the various brands associated with Libraries and will develop templates and resources to support a consistent brand experience across Libraries.
Examples of projects include digital collateral for websites, signage for the Libraries’ facilities, public events, fundraising communications, and executive presentations/slides.
The UW–Madison Libraries lead in curating, preserving, and sharing knowledge through environments that inspire engagement, discovery, and learning. The Libraries deliver exemplary information services to advance the mission and strategic priorities of one of the nation’s leading research universities. Shared values at Libraries include respect, inclusion, communication, collaboration, and empowerment.
This position is eligible for partial remote work. A remote work agreement may allow for a maximum of 40% remote per week.
This position is full-time, 100%.
Ongoing/Renewable
Key Job Responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes (20%)
Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations (15%)
Department:
Libraries, Administration
Compensation:
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $50,000 - $65,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of professional experience in graphic design
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other widely used design software
Demonstrated experience with accessible design and ADA compliance with digital products
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing digital marketing materials (e.g., web banners, social media graphics, email templates, and online advertisements) with an understanding of digital platform requirements and best practices
Experience in cross-cultural communications or lived experience working across cultures, age groups, and/or language
Experience producing graphics for data visualization and persuasive storytelling
Experience in complementary multimedia production, including introductory photography and videography
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Associate’s Degree required
How to Apply:
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Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with the initial application. Reference requests will be sent via email from SkillSurvey.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Abram Hopp, abram.hopp@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1795
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