Digital Production Designer

Department:

University Communications
Classification:

Graphic Designer
Appointment Type and Duration:

Regular, Ongoing
Salary:

$22.84 – $34.70 per hour
FTE:

1.0

Department Summary
University Communications supports the University of Oregon's strategic goals through comprehensive communications and marketing programs. The division oversees brand and marketing strategy, news and content, earned media and issues management, digital strategy, social media, executive and internal communications, and licensing. Reporting to the president, the division supports key initiatives, manages and strengthens reputation, drives revenue through licensing, builds brand value, and oversees the university's major channels including social, web, paid and earned media and content products.

Position Summary
The Digital Designer is a creative and technically skilled storyteller responsible for designing and building visually compelling digital stories for the University of Oregon's primary news and content channels. This position plays a critical role that shapes how UO stories are experienced by external audiences and the campus community.

The role mainly focuses on building immersive, design-forward stories for the UO News website and the OregonNews weekly newsletter, primarily using Shorthand and Drupal. The Digital Production Designer works collaboratively with writers, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, web strategists, and editors across University Communications to ensure content is accurate, compelling, on-brand, and visually excellent. The Digital Production Designer reports to the Assistant Vice President for News and Content but must work closely with and gain design approvals from the Marketing and Brand Strategy and Digital Strategy teams.

Minimum Requirements

4+ Years of Graphic Design experience

Associates Degree + 3 years of Graphic Design experience

Bachelors Degree + 2 years of Graphic Design experience

Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field

Professional Competencies

Demonstrated content-focused Drupal experience

Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for layout and troubleshooting

Skills in creating and editing images using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign

Ability to create visually compelling, user-centered designs for web audiences

Strong visual design sensibility, including layout, typography, color, and composition

Understanding of digital storytelling, user experience, and responsive design

Ability to integrate and optimize multimedia content (photography, video, graphics, embeds)

Working knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG guidelines, and how they apply to digital storytelling and design

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy

Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a deadline-driven environment

Comfortable working collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple stakeholders

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of design principles and patterns in the digital space

Experience applying design principles and building reusable digital design patterns

Experience working in a newsroom, communications office, or higher education environment

Advanced experience with Drupal or other enterprise-level CMS platforms

Experience designing for email newsletters or digital campaigns

Knowledge of analytics and how design choices affect audience engagement

Knowledge of AP Style and journalistic practices with solid and accurate writing and editing skills

Ability to produce infographics

FLSA Exempt
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, email us or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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