The University of Kansas Hiring for Graphic Designer – Student Hourly at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Full Time

Job DescriptionThe Life Span Institute at University of Kansas is seeking a creative and motivated student to join our team as a Graphic Designer. In this role, you will collaborate with researchers and staff to visually communicate research concepts through compelling design. This position will contribute to various projects, including print materials, digital media, presentations, and other visual elements that support the research initiatives of the center. A focus of this position will be to support the State of the States in Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Longitudinal Project of National Significance.

Job duties include:

• 40% Create visually appealing and effective design solutions for a variety of communication materials, including research materials, conference materials, brochures, presentations, and digital media.
• 20% Website support using University of Kansas Drupal Content Management Support.
• 20% Video support including assisting with production and editing, as well as creating graphics for use in motion graphics.
• 20% Event support including development of program material, on-site support and assistance.

Required Qualifications

1. One Year Experience in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
2. Strong portfolio showcasing previous design work and creativity.
3. Ability to work independently on projects, stay focused and organized.
4. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

1. One Year Experience in video editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects).

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include a Cover Letter, Resume and Portfolio with examples of design experience. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications begins on 1/18/2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants.Contact Information to ApplicantsDrew Rosdahl ([email protected])Advertised Salary Range$15/hourWork ScheduleVariable hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmAnticipated Start DateWednesday January 24, 2024Apply to Job