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The Research Impact and Outreach team is made of strategic communications professionals trained in art direction, copywriting, science writing, graphic design, scientific illustration, digital marketing, social media marketing, visual communication, and creative strategy.
The team serves the research enterprise of the College of Engineering, by providing their clients (graduate and faculty researchers, education and outreach managers, and other center/institution staff and researchers) with the research, education, and outreach products (creative content) they request. The team works across a broad range of projects and is a crucial part of the research support structure, working alongside different departments and units to help researchers market their ideas in federal grant proposals, as well as market their research and outreach activities to a variety of scientific communities via a variety of channels (web, print, etc.).
- 40% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
- 5% Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements
- 5% Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations
- 5% Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
- 15% Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
- 10% Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes
- 10% Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
- 5% Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
- 5% Assists in editing, revising, and proofreading materials and resolving errors or inconsistencies in style, syntax, grammar, and format
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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design, Journalism, Strategic Communications, or related field preferred
Required:
1 year of experience in professional communications or graphic design.
Experience with Creative Cloud (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator) suite.
Experience creating graphics.
Knowledge in applying graphic arts theory to develop informative and engaging content.
Preferred:
2 years experience communicating complex concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and/or math.
Creative marketing experience.
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 (up to two days per week), at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $50,000 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. Benefits information can be found at ()
To apply for this position, please upload a single pdf that contains your cover letter, resume, a writing sample and a graphic design sample that best illustrate your ability to translate information into informative and engaging content.
Contact:Adrienne Nienow
608-265-0504
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.
Graphic Designer(CM017)
Department(s):A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:295775-AS
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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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/