Grad Hourly - Graphic Designer

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033350

Posting Close Date: 4/21/2025

Salary: $31.10 per hour

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Graduate Hourly – Graphic Designer in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This is a fully remote, full-time position during the summer with the possibility of transitioning to part-time during the academic year. This role will assist in web design, creation of web content and social media content.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design websites for units within OVCR using WordPress.
• Update online content for the OVCR website using WordPress.
• Design digital marketing materials for use on OVCR’s Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels.
• Create, manipulate and manage digital assets (images and video) for optimal use in web design.
• Design and update Tableau dashboards for internal and external use on the OVCR website.
• Create and maintain design and content style guide; establish unified style and tone across OVCR units; and develop, maintain and support design templates (slide decks, flyers, spreadsheets, brochures, etc.)
• Ensure that content and material comply with UIC brand identity and accessibility guidelines. Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC in such areas as Art and Design, Communications, Marketing or equivalent.
• Must have graphic and web design experience, and experience with Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver), Tableau and WordPress.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal and communications skills; be able to organize, prioritize, coordinate multiple activities to meet deadlines and able to work independently.
  
  

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.

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