University of Florida
Web Designer II
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Web Designer II
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=531431&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 531431
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Remote/Flexible
Categories: Information Technology
Department: 14200500 - IT-AT CITT
Classification Title:
Web Designer II
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an experienced Web Designer II to join Academic Technology, Center for Instructional Technology and Training, a unit within UFIT.
The successful candidate will design and deliver accessible and engaging web interface. Strong UI/UX design experience and demonstrated proficiencies with design tools such as Figma or Adobe Illustrator are desired. Experience in using HTML, CSS is required. Knowledge of web content management systems is preferred. The candidate must be a quick learner and be able to provide excellent customer relations to end-users that include non-IT staff in core university offices, UF Information Technology staff, and support units’ campus wide.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees who are dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
The Intermediate Web Designer works to build engaging websites based upon industry standards using a variety of tools, software applications, techniques, utilizes user interface with detailed design, performs usability tests, and conducts research on new web protocols. This position also designs the website to support the organization’s strategies and goals relative to external communications, creates websites that are WCAG 2.0 compliant, and implements appealing and engaging websites for staff and the diverse community UF serves using HTML and CSS.
Key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
Ability to implement appealing and engaging websites for staff and the community UF serves using HTML and CSS
Ability to work with clients to mockup websites inside of Figma or adobe design tools and work with developers on the implementation of those mockups
Knowledge of web content management systems such as WordPress Multisite.
Communicate, coordinate and demonstrate information architect to customers to ensure that the website communicates the desired message to its audience
Ability to design concepts of website structure, articulate stakeholders needs, and prioritize tasks
Solid understanding the web industry standards and ability to apply best practices to web design and implement web accessibility
Strong customer service experience
About UF Information Technology
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT athttps://it.ufl.edu/and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About the University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6thin the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1stamong public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/) .
Benefits (https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/)
Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary:
$53,000 annually
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an associate’s degree and four years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
Ability to apply web base facilities and tools
Knowledgeable of web trends and direction
Problem solving
Creativity
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position requires U.S. work authorization.
This role will be based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Wednesday required), and 2 days remote.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Professional References (Minimum of 3)
The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 03 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=531431&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 531431
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Remote/Flexible
Categories: Information Technology
Department: 14200500 - IT-AT CITT
Classification Title:
Web Designer II
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an experienced Web Designer II to join Academic Technology, Center for Instructional Technology and Training, a unit within UFIT.
The successful candidate will design and deliver accessible and engaging web interface. Strong UI/UX design experience and demonstrated proficiencies with design tools such as Figma or Adobe Illustrator are desired. Experience in using HTML, CSS is required. Knowledge of web content management systems is preferred. The candidate must be a quick learner and be able to provide excellent customer relations to end-users that include non-IT staff in core university offices, UF Information Technology staff, and support units’ campus wide.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees who are dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
The Intermediate Web Designer works to build engaging websites based upon industry standards using a variety of tools, software applications, techniques, utilizes user interface with detailed design, performs usability tests, and conducts research on new web protocols. This position also designs the website to support the organization’s strategies and goals relative to external communications, creates websites that are WCAG 2.0 compliant, and implements appealing and engaging websites for staff and the diverse community UF serves using HTML and CSS.
Key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
Ability to implement appealing and engaging websites for staff and the community UF serves using HTML and CSS
Ability to work with clients to mockup websites inside of Figma or adobe design tools and work with developers on the implementation of those mockups
Knowledge of web content management systems such as WordPress Multisite.
Communicate, coordinate and demonstrate information architect to customers to ensure that the website communicates the desired message to its audience
Ability to design concepts of website structure, articulate stakeholders needs, and prioritize tasks
Solid understanding the web industry standards and ability to apply best practices to web design and implement web accessibility
Strong customer service experience
About UF Information Technology
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT athttps://it.ufl.edu/and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About the University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6thin the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1stamong public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/) .
Benefits (https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/)
Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary:
$53,000 annually
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an associate’s degree and four years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
Ability to apply web base facilities and tools
Knowledgeable of web trends and direction
Problem solving
Creativity
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position requires U.S. work authorization.
This role will be based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Wednesday required), and 2 days remote.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Professional References (Minimum of 3)
The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 03 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time