Graphic Designer (Hybrid)
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States
Overview
The Graphic Designer is responsible for planning, creating, and delivering high quality visual, video, and web-based materials that support university initiatives and training efforts. This role designs wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups for websites; produces digital and print assets such as documents, reports, presentations, videos, newsletters, and program brochures using industry-standard tools; and collaborates as a member of website development teams to ensure adherence to university branding and design standards. The position works closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective graphical, video, and web deliverables, while also serving as a consultant on projects by applying a human-centered design approach to the development of training materials. Responsibilities
Create wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups for websites (25%) Use industry-standard graphic design and video editing tools to create documents, reports, presentations, videos, and various design assets (20%) Design print publications, newsletters, and program brochures (10%) Serve on website development teams to ensure university design and branding standards are met (10%) Work with stakeholders to identify requirements that result in the development of graphical, video, and web deliverables (10%) Serve as a consultant on projects, leveraging a human-centered design process to assist with creating training deliverables (10%) Assist higher level coworkers in supervising work operations and lower-level coworkers by helping to determine efficient production methods, orienting and training new personnel, maintaining job order files, proofing works, and ordering supplies (10%) Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for a Graphic Design Associate (5%) Qualifications
Equivalency: Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the following categories:
Credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school coursework leading to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design: 60 semester hours equals 12 months, 90 semester hours equals 24 months, 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 36 months Work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic design and visual communications
Twelve (12) months of progressively more responsible work experience and/or training comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Assistant level of this series 1A Master’s Degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets all minimum acceptable qualifications for the Graphic Designer Associate level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Working knowledge of CSS and HTML Knowledge of principles and methods for human-centered design Understanding of digital accessibility standards and best practices Ability to project a dynamic and pleasant personality in public appearances Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently under time constraints Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand, summarize, and present information in both written and oral formats, including excellent telephone skills Proficiency working with Microsoft 365 products including Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook Appointment Information
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service Graphic Designer position. The expected start date is 5/25/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000.00 - 65,000.00. The position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process.
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The Graphic Designer is responsible for planning, creating, and delivering high quality visual, video, and web-based materials that support university initiatives and training efforts. This role designs wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups for websites; produces digital and print assets such as documents, reports, presentations, videos, newsletters, and program brochures using industry-standard tools; and collaborates as a member of website development teams to ensure adherence to university branding and design standards. The position works closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective graphical, video, and web deliverables, while also serving as a consultant on projects by applying a human-centered design approach to the development of training materials. Responsibilities
Create wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups for websites (25%) Use industry-standard graphic design and video editing tools to create documents, reports, presentations, videos, and various design assets (20%) Design print publications, newsletters, and program brochures (10%) Serve on website development teams to ensure university design and branding standards are met (10%) Work with stakeholders to identify requirements that result in the development of graphical, video, and web deliverables (10%) Serve as a consultant on projects, leveraging a human-centered design process to assist with creating training deliverables (10%) Assist higher level coworkers in supervising work operations and lower-level coworkers by helping to determine efficient production methods, orienting and training new personnel, maintaining job order files, proofing works, and ordering supplies (10%) Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for a Graphic Design Associate (5%) Qualifications
Equivalency: Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the following categories:
Credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school coursework leading to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design: 60 semester hours equals 12 months, 90 semester hours equals 24 months, 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 36 months Work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic design and visual communications
Twelve (12) months of progressively more responsible work experience and/or training comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Assistant level of this series 1A Master’s Degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets all minimum acceptable qualifications for the Graphic Designer Associate level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Working knowledge of CSS and HTML Knowledge of principles and methods for human-centered design Understanding of digital accessibility standards and best practices Ability to project a dynamic and pleasant personality in public appearances Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently under time constraints Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand, summarize, and present information in both written and oral formats, including excellent telephone skills Proficiency working with Microsoft 365 products including Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook Appointment Information
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service Graphic Designer position. The expected start date is 5/25/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000.00 - 65,000.00. The position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process.
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