University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring: Web Designer in Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
Job Summary
The Division of the Arts at UW–Madison seeks a skilled and imaginative Web Designer to develop, enhance, and maintain digital experiences that showcase the division’s creative work, our residency programs, and wonderful partners. This role blends visual design, user‑experience, and content strategy to support the Division’s mission of advancing the arts through education, research, and public programming. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit, with a deep appreciation for the arts and higher education. Key Job Responsibilities
Produces and edits visual assets such as graphics, posters, banners, and promotional materials. Implements graphical and style standards for web sites, ensuring all designs follow WCAG accessibility guidelines, federal and university digital standards. Builds and updates web pages using UW Theme 2.0 within the university’s WiscWeb hosting environment. Participates in cross‑campus digital initiatives and maintains university web standards. Provides design maintenance of websites and other electronic publications and applications, maintaining consistency with the university’s brand identity. Schedules work and/or supervises staff as needed. Develops and designs the overall navigation flow, layout of specific pages, and creation of individual graphic elements, ensuring compatibility across browsers and screen settings. Designs visually compelling, accessible, and user‑centered web pages for the Division of the Arts, its programs, and newsletter. Creates wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that reflect university brand standards and meet stakeholder needs. Optimizes for site performance and responsive design. Serves as a subject matter expert and unit liaison to other departments to design graphics and layouts. Consults with academic arts departments and arts units to understand goals and recommend digital solutions. Develops and implements strategic digital media initiatives, priorities, objectives, and best practices in collaboration with leadership and other functional work units. Works with Division of the Arts staff to translate complex academic and artistic content into engaging digital formats. Manages multiple projects with varying timelines, from small content updates to large‑scale site redesigns. Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree in web design, graphic design, digital media, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience is the preferred minimum. Demonstrated experience designing and building websites, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual design and UX work. Proficiency with responsive design principles. Knowledge of SEO best practices and analytics tools. Experience working within a CMS (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Cascade, or similar). Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, arts organizations, or cultural institutions. Skills in digital illustration, motion graphics, or multimedia production. Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and creative disciplines. Education
Associate's degree preferred. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $55,000–65,000. Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Work Arrangement
Hybrid position: 3 days per week on‑site and 2 days remote. Additional on‑site days may be required depending on Division of the Arts events or projects. EEO Statement
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Employment may require a criminal background check and may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The Division of the Arts at UW–Madison seeks a skilled and imaginative Web Designer to develop, enhance, and maintain digital experiences that showcase the division’s creative work, our residency programs, and wonderful partners. This role blends visual design, user‑experience, and content strategy to support the Division’s mission of advancing the arts through education, research, and public programming. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit, with a deep appreciation for the arts and higher education. Key Job Responsibilities
Produces and edits visual assets such as graphics, posters, banners, and promotional materials. Implements graphical and style standards for web sites, ensuring all designs follow WCAG accessibility guidelines, federal and university digital standards. Builds and updates web pages using UW Theme 2.0 within the university’s WiscWeb hosting environment. Participates in cross‑campus digital initiatives and maintains university web standards. Provides design maintenance of websites and other electronic publications and applications, maintaining consistency with the university’s brand identity. Schedules work and/or supervises staff as needed. Develops and designs the overall navigation flow, layout of specific pages, and creation of individual graphic elements, ensuring compatibility across browsers and screen settings. Designs visually compelling, accessible, and user‑centered web pages for the Division of the Arts, its programs, and newsletter. Creates wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that reflect university brand standards and meet stakeholder needs. Optimizes for site performance and responsive design. Serves as a subject matter expert and unit liaison to other departments to design graphics and layouts. Consults with academic arts departments and arts units to understand goals and recommend digital solutions. Develops and implements strategic digital media initiatives, priorities, objectives, and best practices in collaboration with leadership and other functional work units. Works with Division of the Arts staff to translate complex academic and artistic content into engaging digital formats. Manages multiple projects with varying timelines, from small content updates to large‑scale site redesigns. Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree in web design, graphic design, digital media, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience is the preferred minimum. Demonstrated experience designing and building websites, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual design and UX work. Proficiency with responsive design principles. Knowledge of SEO best practices and analytics tools. Experience working within a CMS (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Cascade, or similar). Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, arts organizations, or cultural institutions. Skills in digital illustration, motion graphics, or multimedia production. Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and creative disciplines. Education
Associate's degree preferred. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $55,000–65,000. Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Work Arrangement
Hybrid position: 3 days per week on‑site and 2 days remote. Additional on‑site days may be required depending on Division of the Arts events or projects. EEO Statement
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Employment may require a criminal background check and may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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