Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

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Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

System Office Shared Services Posting Category:

Hide Apply Now 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.

DUTIES AND 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%) May assist higher level coworkers in supervising work operations and lower-level coworkers, such as (10%): 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 Design Associate. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the categories below1: 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 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 AND 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 of this series.

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. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000.00 - 65,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION

For full consideration, please click the

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link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 4/30/2026. 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.

System HR Talent contact:

Johanna Mayer at johannam@uillinois.edu is available for further information on this specific search. System Human Resource Services (217) 333-2600 erhr@uillinois.edu 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 a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu .

Requisition ID:

9000948

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