Graphic Designer (Hybrid) System Offices Shared Services
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
Overview
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. 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.
Use industry-standard graphic design and video editing tools to create documents, reports, presentations, videos, and various design assets.
Design print publications, newsletters, and program brochures.
Serve on website development teams to ensure university design and branding standards are met.
Work with stakeholders to identify requirements that result in the development of graphical, video, and web deliverables.
Serve as a consultant on projects, leveraging a human-centered design process to assist with creating training deliverables.
May assist higher level coworkers in supervising work operations and lower-level coworkers, such as:
assisting higher level coworkers, customers, and stakeholders in determining the most efficient and economical means of producing graphics to convey the customers' information
assisting higher level coworkers in orienting and training new personnel in operation of equipment, in-house procedures, terminology, and methods
maintaining files of job orders
proofing completed jobs before and after production
ordering supplies and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for a Graphic Designer.
Minimum Qualifications
Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the categories below: a. credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead 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, b. 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 designs and their applications to visual communications problems that are/is comparable to the training provided in the programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
Twenty-Four (24) months of graphic design experience comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series (A Master’s degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets the requirements of this Minimum Acceptable Qualification.)
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 1006 - Graphic Designer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/4/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 30th. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Johanna Mayer at johannam@uillinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
About the University At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1035791
Job Category : Professional and Administrative
Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. 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.
Use industry-standard graphic design and video editing tools to create documents, reports, presentations, videos, and various design assets.
Design print publications, newsletters, and program brochures.
Serve on website development teams to ensure university design and branding standards are met.
Work with stakeholders to identify requirements that result in the development of graphical, video, and web deliverables.
Serve as a consultant on projects, leveraging a human-centered design process to assist with creating training deliverables.
May assist higher level coworkers in supervising work operations and lower-level coworkers, such as:
assisting higher level coworkers, customers, and stakeholders in determining the most efficient and economical means of producing graphics to convey the customers' information
assisting higher level coworkers in orienting and training new personnel in operation of equipment, in-house procedures, terminology, and methods
maintaining files of job orders
proofing completed jobs before and after production
ordering supplies and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for a Graphic Designer.
Minimum Qualifications
Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the categories below: a. credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead 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, b. 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 designs and their applications to visual communications problems that are/is comparable to the training provided in the programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
Twenty-Four (24) months of graphic design experience comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series (A Master’s degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets the requirements of this Minimum Acceptable Qualification.)
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 1006 - Graphic Designer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/4/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 30th. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Johanna Mayer at johannam@uillinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
About the University At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1035791
Job Category : Professional and Administrative
Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr