MEDIA DESIGNER

Salary:

Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Job Summary:

This position will work closely with the Department Administrator, Undergraduate Adviser, and Faculty/Staff, creating content for the website, newsletters, outreach activities, and course/event promotion.

Responsibilities:

Designs and develops multimedia solutions and materials in collaboration with other content creators, adhering to project timelines and developing and posting content for a specified unit in support of visually and contextually communicating messages aligned with unit strategy.

• 25% Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and executes multimedia solutions for a specific work unit that may be used through various platforms in collaboration with stakeholders and other content creation staff
• 15% Contributes to the development of communication, event, and marketing materials to fit into the overall strategy of the work unit
• 5% Tracks and manages timelines and deliverables related to communication projects
• 20% Directs operational activities for multiple communication platforms and posts content within a work unit that may include websites, social media, written/illustrative communications, and online tools
• 10% Develops communication, event, and marketing strategies and materials to align with the overall work unit strategic initiative
• 5% Develops and facilitates trainings for staff and customers regarding technology options and best practices
• 5% Manage and track keys for offices and GNS+ space
• 5% Responsible for department supplies and maintains inventory
• 5% Provide administrative support to the Department Administrator and Chair
• 5% Attend and serve on department committees/meetings as needed

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree
Graphic Design or related field

Qualifications:

Required:
High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
Expertise in designing diverse marketing and communications tactics such as print collateral, web, ads and social media.
Proven ability to work on multiple, simultaneous projects in a detail-oriented environment and contribute to the success of the entire team.
Proven ability to be self-directed and to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical capabilities.

Preferred:
Demonstrated achievement in diversity and inclusion goals and a commitment to enhancing multicultural understanding in a diverse campus environment.
Desire to learn and grow.
Ability to use GIFs and Memes to communicate with Admin Team Members appropriately.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

For questions on the position, contact: Nicole Senter, nicole.senter@wisc.edu or 608-262-8784.

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

Contact:

Thomas Dubois
tadubois@wisc.edu
608-262-1844
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Multimedia Designer(CM018)

Department(s):

A487000-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/GERMAN NORDIC & SLAVIC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

259305-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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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Applications Open: May 26 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 9 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time