Web Designer Job at University of Texas in Austin

* Maintains and updates web content within the content management system by creating, editing, organizing, and publishing content in accordance with established standards, workflows, accessibility guidelines, and organizational policies.* Supports the design and implementation of user-facing web interfaces by applying frontend technologies, ensuring responsive layouts, usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across web platforms.* Develops, configures, and maintains Drupal-based websites by implementing modules, themes, and configuration changes to support content delivery, system functionality, performance, and long-term maintainability.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional web content management experience* Experience creating and updating content using a content management system (CMS)* Ability to edit and format web content, including text, images, links, and basic page layouts* Understanding of content accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail* Familiarity with basic web accessibility and usability principles* Ability to follow established style guides, templates, and publishing workflows* Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS for styling and structuring web pages* Familiarity with responsive design concepts and mobile-friendly layouts* Ability to implement design changes based on mockups or style guidelines* Experience using browser developer tools to inspect and troubleshoot frontend issues* Willingness to learn and collaborate with designers and developers on frontend improvements* Basic understanding of how CMS workflows are implemented through configuration and code* Ability to assist with developing or modifying simple CMS tools, scripts, or configuration under guidance* Familiarity with how content types, fields, permissions, and workflows interact within a CMS* Ability to read existing code or configuration to understand how CMS processes are implemented* Willingness to learn debugging, testing, and documentation practices related to CMS process development* Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through with projects and assignments to completion* Excellent listening skills and a "customer service" attitude* More than the required years of professional web content management and development experience* Experience managing complex content structures, taxonomies, and reusable components within a CMS* Ability to audit, optimize, and reorganize existing content for usability, accessibility, and consistency* Familiarity with content governance, versioning, and rollback processes* Experience applying SEO best practices and using analytics to inform content improvements* Ability to train or support other content editors on CMS usage and standards* Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript for enhancing user interfaces* Experience implementing responsive layouts and design systems across multiple templates* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve cross-browser and cross-device frontend issues* Familiarity with frontend build tools or component-based workflows* Experience collaborating closely with designers to translate mockups into production-ready interfaces* Experience developing or extending custom Drupal modules and themes* Strong understanding of Drupal’s entity system, configuration management, and caching* Ability to work with Drupal hooks, services, and dependency injection* Experience troubleshooting performance, permissions, and access control issues* Familiarity with Drupal best practices for maintainability, security, and upgrades**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: . For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr