University of Washington - WEB GRAPHICS SPECIALIST (TEMP)

Web Designer is needed in Seattle, United States.

Client: University of Washington

Location: Seattle, WA

Contract: Part-time, Full-time and Contractor

Job Description

The UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is seeking a part-time temporary Web Graphics Specialist. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will support the department’s website design and usability, maintain accessibility standards with new and existing content, support users as they upload content to web pages, and maintain the brand strategy across department platforms. The web designer plays a key role in conceptualizing and maintaining consistency in the presentation of the DEOHS and UW brand.

The position reports to the communications director and works closely with the department’s web team, which includes two developers. Responsibilities involve creative guidance on website functionality, incorporating user-centered design techniques, and translating user needs into actionable web designs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Visual Communication Design, Human Centered Design and Engineering, Informatics, or a related field with four years of experience (or equivalent professional experience).

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new methods and tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to interact professionally with diverse users.
• Desire to work in a team-centric environment.
• Proficiency in HTML5 and WCAG 2.1 or higher for web, PDF, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work with groups with little to no knowledge of websites and create website plans.
• Experience with design systems, brand standards, Google Analytics 4, and skill in drawing new web components.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using a CMS such as Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, or similar platform.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with focus on Illustrator and InDesign.
• Skills in photography and videography.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Asana, Trello, or MS Planner.
• Experience building analytics dashboards in Looker Studio.

Benefits

Salary is $53 - $57.05 per hour. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

Application Process

The application process may include completion of various online assessments, including Work Authorization and Cover Letter. All required assessments must be completed for your application to be reviewed.

Diversity Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments.