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Posted: 25-Mar-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR21141
Job Description:
- Creates and supports UChicago Creative web projects from conception to implementation in partnership with 2 Project Managers.
- Creates web projects front-end design in custom branded WordPress templates.
- Guides, plans, and assigns 2-3 freelance web designers on web projects front-end design in custom branded WordPress templates.
- Designs and creates supplemental digital designs for websites, such as icons, photos, and logos.
- Ensures consistent internal process that may include developing sitemaps, creating wireframes, and website implementation.
- Partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) and University Website Senior Specialist to evolve departmental offerings consistent with industry best practices.
- Stays up-to-date with industry developments best practices.
- Offers website guidance and support to campus partners that adhered to ITS standards and industry best practices.
- Conceptualizes and creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.
- Uses on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in digital design, information technology, or a related field.
Experience:
- A minumum of three years of front-end web design experience or other related experience.
- Communications in higher education or non-profit a plus.
- Page Builder experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Extensive experience in WordPress web design.
- Sitecore experience is beneficial.
- Deep knowledge of digital accessibility best practices.
- Proficient in WordPress, Sitecore, Drupal, and Divi platforms strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
- Visual skills focusing on digital products to determine how a website looks, feels and operates.
- Excellent knowledge of web design disciplines and user experience.
- Experience with web design adhering to formal brand guidelines.
- Time management skills in a fast-paced environment, and schedule projects to meet flexible partner objectives and timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills using available digital options to meet partner needs.
- Project management.
- New website development.
Working Conditions
- Onsite at Hyde Park, IL campus.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
- Portfolio with a minimum of 3 active WordPress or Sitecore websites (required)
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.
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