Graphic Designer / Illustrator

Media Solutions is a team of passionate designers, illustrators, photographers, and videographers working to help the health sciences faculty, staff, and students visually communicate their message and capture their story. As a fee-for-service unit within the School of Medicine and Public Health, our focus is on providing innovative creative collateral solutions that support and enhance the research, instruction, communication, and clinical goals of the world-class organization that we serve. Additionally, we support the broader campus and community agencies through partnership on a range of creative projects.

As a team, our goals are simple: Deliver high-level creative assets and exceptional customer service to our new and returning clients. Create quality, meaningful work that meets our client's project goals. Participate in a collaborative team environment that promotes creativity, flexibility, and productivity. Align our work with the mission of UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative partner to join our team. This hybrid role will concentrate on Graphic Design and Illustration projects in partnership with a broad scope of clients within SMPH and various UW Madison campus entities. Your passion for original and contemporary Graphic Design/Illustration will be demonstrated in your portfolio. Your enthusiasm for design thinking and an eagerness to learn will be highlighted in your cover letter.

-Consult directly with SMPH faculty and staff to better understand their communication needs. Determine and execute the appropriate artistic techniques to align with the parameters of the project.
-Problem-solve collaboratively with colleagues and share technical information. Must be able to work effectively independently or as part of a team, be receptive to creative direction, and participate in work critiques.
-Work effectively in a fee-for-service environment - Coordinate timely production processes and prepare detailed documentation for billing.
-Understanding and knowledge of typography, print production standards, font management, pre-press file management, and press checks.
-Conceptualize scientific design ideas and provide design options for client consideration.
-Problem solve using creative resources and technical knowledge.
-Design and produce publications (brochures, booklets, reports, newsletters, manuals) and presentation aids (scientific posters, exhibits, signage). Ensure accuracy through careful proofing of text, design, and content.
-Long form document layout experience - Annual Reports, etc.
-Design and produce diagrams, graphs, charts, infographics, and general illustrations using Illustrator for scientific journals, lectures, textbooks, and exhibits.
-Continual learning on relevant creative software advancements; enhance and broaden creative approaches; keep current in design trends and technology.
-Participate in regular staff meetings.
-Proficient in web design and content management systems (CMS).
-Work with vendors, printers, and external service providers to gather estimates for projects.
-Prepare completed digital products for output by print vendors, for the web and/or mobile devices. Review printer and other vendor proofs for accuracy and quality.
-An understanding of Digital Asset Management and organization is required.
-Proven ability to work comfortably and effectively on multiple concurrent projects, under tight deadlines.
-Mastery of professional level communication, and the ability to meet deadlines is required.
-Requires excellent time management and organizational skills.
-Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, or professional development classes/workshops (usually on campus).
-Research and incorporate new products and techniques in art and design production.

• 60% Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and executes multimedia solutions for a specific work unit that may be used through various platforms in collaboration with stakeholders and other content creation staff
• 10% Contributes to the development of communication, event, and marketing materials to fit into the overall strategy of the work unit
• 5% Tracks and manages timelines and deliverables related to communication projects
• 10% Directs operational activities for multiple communication platforms and posts content within a work unit that may include websites, social media, written/illustrative communications, and online tools
• 10% Develops communication, event, and marketing strategies and materials to align with the overall work unit strategic initiative
• 5% Develops and facilitates trainings for staff and customers regarding technology options and best practices

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Preferred
Associate's Degree

Minimum Required Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Minimum 3 years of client based Graphic Design and Illustration. Preferably within an agency or higher-education organization.
-Advanced knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Suite - mastery of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
-Ability to demonstrate and explain your established design principles and technical layout expertise using Adobe CS.
-Expertise in design project production schedule development and project budget estimation.
-Mastered proficiency in Mac OS.

Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
-Proficiency in 3D design and/or animation.
-Familiarity with Windows OS.
-Knowledge of and experience with document accessibility implementation.
-Understanding of AI and potential uses to augment design work.
-Background or specialization in biological sciences, or experience in graphic design. representing medical/scientific data, terminology and information is a plus.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Multimedia Designer(CM018)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SMPH RES SUPP/MEDIA ADMIN

Academic Staff-Renewable

312999-AS