Graphic Designer

Job Summary:

About Extension:
UW-Madison’s Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.

UW-Madison Extension delivers impactful programming in all counties across Wisconsin, including volunteer development, direct education, capacity building, and technical assistance. We administer programming through six institutes: Agriculture, Community Development, Health & Well-Being (including FoodWIse), Human Development & Relationships, Natural Resources, and Positive Youth Development (including 4-H). We reach more than 570,000 participants annually, including 85,000 agricultural producers and farm technicians, 16,000 local and Tribal government officials and staff, 11,000 non-profit workers and support agency advocates, and 19,000 business professionals and entrepreneurs. The division comprises 350 place-based educators, 160 research specialists, and more than 170 outreach specialists, program organizers, and support roles.

Our educational outreach and promotion keep Wisconsinites informed about research, workshops, learning materials, events, and more. This position is housed in the division’s statewide communications office to manage graphic design projects such as learning materials, impact reports, fliers, brochures, and other priority projects in consultation with divisional leadership.

Division of Extension headquarters are located within Madison, WI, but the position location is flexible and will be determined based on department needs, successful candidate’s preferences, and availability of suitable space. This position is slated for onsite work in a UW-Madison building, however due to Extension’s statewide presence and outreach, we are open to remote locations near an Extension-affiliated office in Wisconsin.

The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expand access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non- biased, and inclusive organization. As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. See our Call to Action: Extension’s Strategic Commitment to Inclusivity & Anti-Racism Work (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/).

Our informational brochure (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/04/UW_Ext_brochure_web.pdf) to learn about our mission and our educational outreach.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualizes, plans, and executes digital and/or print design to support the strategic objectives of the institution; creates on-brand, compelling visual assets used to inform, educate, inspire, and/or persuade.

• 45% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
• 5% Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements
• 10% Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations
• 10% Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
• 10% Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
• 20% Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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.

Education:

Required
Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

Work Type:

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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

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

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Matthew Call
[email protected]
608-262-7495
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Graphic Designer(CM017)

Department(s):

A47-EXTENSION/OPS/COMM & EXTERNAL REL

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

303211-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.