University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is hiring: GRAPHIC DESIGNER in Milwaukee

Position Information

Official Job Title: Graphic Designer

Position Number: 02290508

Department: B032800 UWM UNION

Position Type: Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type: Fixed Renewable

Pay Basis: Annual

Salary Grade: 19

FLSA Status: Exempt

Percent: 100

Posting Type: Staff

Application Deadline: 01/13/2025

Continuous (Open Until Filled?): No

Target Salary Range: $38,000 - $44,000

Job Summary: The Graphic Designer conceptualizes, plans, and executes digital and/or print design to support the strategic objectives of UWM Student Union Marketing, the UWM Division of Student Affairs and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; creates on-brand, compelling visual assets used to inform, educate, inspire, and/or persuade.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Multimedia/Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or a closely related field
• 1 year of professional experience as a content creator/designer
• Demonstrated experience with deadline driven artistic production

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or Visual Arts production
• 2+ years’ experience in project/case management in customer-driven creative field
• Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, or an equivalent
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, MS 365, or an equivalent

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Candidates chosen for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Legal Notices:

AA/EO Statement: UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations: UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials: UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.

Job Categories: Media, Web Design/Application Development, Advertising/Marketing

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents: