
University of Wisconsin–Madison is hiring: Student Graphic Designer & Scientific
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, United States
Department Overview
The Coon Lab is located within the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable)
no end date
Remote Work Eligibility Detail
Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week
Minimum: 5 Maximum:15
Schedule
flexible, most of the work would be done on your own and you would keep track of hours. Then we will have meetings to discuss work products and get aligned on projects. The meetings could be in person or virtual and scheduled at a convenient time.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum
Minimum: $17.00 Maximum:$20.00(Depending on experience)
Number of Positions
1
Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
Scientific Illustration: Creating and refining complex figures (pathways, molecular structures, instrumental schematics) for peer-reviewed publications.
Presentation Graphics: Designing high-impact slides and visual assets for seminars and keynote presentations.
Layout & Newsletters: Using Adobe InDesign to manage lab newsletters, reports, and promotional handouts.
Web & Digital Media: Developing graphics for the lab website and social media channels.
Branding: Assisting with visual identity and assets for lab-related projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Skills
High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Vector illustration is the primary requirement).
High proficiency in Adobe InDesign (Layout, typography, and document design).
A strong "eye" for clean, modern aesthetics and data visualization.
Ability to take technical concepts and iterate based on feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Web Design (WordPress/HTML/CSS).
Interest in science, biotechnology, or chemistry.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop or 3D rendering software.
Position Summary/Job Duties
Help lab and professor make graphics that describe data and results of our lab's research. This could include figures for publications, slides for presentations, and other material for web distribution, etc. The successful candidate should be able to use Adobe Illustrator and have good experience in design. Please submit portfolio with application.
Physical Demands
none
Institutional Statements
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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