Graphic Design Specialist

Classification Title:

Graphic Designer I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer with strong illustration skills to create engaging visuals that support our educational content. This role includes designing flat vector illustrations in our branded style, formatting and laying out text, incorporating images, and uploading content to the H5P platform. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and skilled at producing brand-consistent materials. This is a time limited and soft funded position.

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought, skill, and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Graphic Design Tasks

• Create graphics, primarily flat vector illustrations that align with our brand's illustration style to support written learning objectives.
• Assist as needed in creating other digital assets, such as graphics and illustrations for print, video, and the web.
• Edits materials and presentations as needed per client request

Interactive Element Design and Production

• Upload and arrange text, graphics, and images for interactive activities in the Lastinger Learning LMS (Learning Management System) using H5P.
• Write alt text descriptions to ensure all graphics are ADA-compliant.

Project Management

• Conferring with internal staff and external partners to discuss and determine necessary parameters for creative aspects of projects.
• Attend and participate in creative development meetings as needed.
• Use implemented systems to track, maintain, monitor, and iterate on each product as they progress through the development cycle.
• Maintaining files and records of design and learning content materials.

Expected Salary:

$55,000-$65,000

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Illustration & design expertise (Adobe Design Suite – Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Strong flat vector illustration skills
• ADA, accessibility, and brand compliance experience
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Superior oral and written communication
• Demonstrates the following dispositions highly valued by the Lastinger Center: collaborative, proactive, curious, gracious, accountable, data driven

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No