(Casual Hire) Design Project Assistant

(Casual Hire) Design Project Assistant Location UH System Offices, Honolulu, HI Job Type Full-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-00984 Department Office of the Vice President for Administration System Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date 5/14/2026 11:59

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Casual Description •Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title:

Design Project Assistant Position Number:

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Casual Hire Hiring Unit:

VP for

Administration, Office of Planning and Experiential Design Location:

Manoa Campus Date Posted:

05/13/2026

Closing Date:

05/14/2026, 11:59 pm

HST Salary Range:

$25 to $30 per hour

Schedule:

Up to 40 hours per week

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Funding:

Special Other Conditions Two positions are available. To begin as soon as May 18, 2026. Renewal of positions are subject to satisfactory work performance and availability of funds. Description The Design Project Assistant supports applied design, research, visualization, and engagement efforts associated with the Office of Planning & Spatial Experience (OPSE), the Campus Design Lab (CDL), and related campus and community initiatives. The position assists with architectural, graphic, digital, and spatial design work supporting campus planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, and research-based design projects. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with design, visualization, research, and documentation efforts related to campus and community projects. Prepare graphic materials, diagrams, renderings, layouts, digital media, presentations, and physical or digital models to support project communication and stakeholder engagement. Support research activities including precedent studies, data collection, literature review, site documentation, and organization of project materials. Assist with stakeholder engagement activities including meetings, workshops, presentations, and collaborative events. Coordinate and maintain digital files, project documentation, and presentation materials. Collaborate with faculty, staff, student employees, consultants, and external partners on interdisciplinary design and research projects. Support the production of reports, project deliverables, and communication materials. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in architecture, environmental design, graphic design, planning, or a related field and one (1) year experience in architectural, graphic, digital, and spatial design and/or any equivalent combination of education and professional experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and related software. Experience with digital modeling and visualization software such as Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, or comparable programs is desirable. Demonstrated design, graphic communication, research, organizational, and writing skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in team and community-facing environments. Ability to work conscientiously, efficiently, independently, and professionally on multiple assignments. Desirable Qualifications Experience with Webflow, Grasshopper, animation, motion graphics, or digital fabrication workflows. Experience working on architectural, urban, landscape, or community-based design projects. Demonstrated model-making, visualization, or graphic presentation abilities as evidenced through academic or professional portfolio work. Experience collaborating with students, faculty, or multidisciplinary project teams. To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.

Applicant must submit the following:

(1) resume; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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systempo@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request:

The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Employer University of Hawaii Department Office of the Vice President for Administration System Address 2444 Dole Street Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu