Temporary Graphic Designer

Position Overview

Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS), a center in the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI), helps public agencies develop high-volume, highly scalable, and multi-device-compatible Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications to meet public needs. Our flagship program is the Kite® Suite, a SaaS-based testing platform used by multiple state departments of education. Incorporating the latest innovative software technology solutions, the Kite Suite can deliver a variety of test items, including custom simulation and technology-enhanced item types, in a variety of ways so that students with a wide range of skills and abilities can access the assessments and their related content. 

ATS is seeking a Graphic Designer to produce a high volume of quality graphics in support of these assessments and other center projects. The Graphic Designer will work closely with other senior Graphic Designer team members to create a variety of multimedia deliverables. Current projects include the development of graphics for assessments.

The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with multiple teams across the center, taking written or spoken ideas and converting them into a design that connects.

The total hours worked will be determined by the selected candidate and the supervisor.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Job Description

85% Graphic Illustration

Creating new and editing existing graphics for a variety of projects including but not limited to assessment graphics, graphics for animated videos and tutorials and using illustrator to create digital graphics for web-based platforms.

15% Other Duties as Assigned

Attend team meetings and submit project status updates in a timely manner. Assist with other center responsibilities when assigned.

Position Requirements

This position will be hybrid with at least two days in our office located at 1515 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence, KS.

Required Qualifications

• Previous work experience that required the use of Adobe Illustrator, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, specifically Excel and Word, as evidenced in application materials.
• Previous work experience that required the use of graphic design principles of layout, contrast, balance, and typography, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Previous work experience that required creating simplified vector graphics with an understanding of form and shape as demonstrated by examples provided in portfolio.
• Previous work experience that required strong attention to detail, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Previous experience that required working at a fast pace and meeting tight deadlines,as demonstrated in application materials.
• Previous experience that required following established processes in a style guide.
• Previous experience that required a willingness to learn, and adjustment of work as needed through constructive criticism, demonstrated in application materials.
• Experience effectively communicating with clients and co-workers directly and through email, as demonstrated in application materials.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous graphic design experience, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience preparing graphics for animation, as evidenced in application materials.
• Previous work experience with SVG graphics, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience working with an organized graphics library, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Experience working with Adobe Photoshop, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience working with MacOS, as demonstrated in application materials.
  
  
  

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete online application consists of:

• Portfolio of Work Samples
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References
  
  
  

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline is Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Contact Information to Applicants

Erin Minor, eminor@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$19.50 – $22.00 hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible within the workweek of 8AM – 5PM Monday through Thursday

Application Review Begins

Monday March 3, 2025

Anticipated Start Date

Monday March 17, 2025