Creative Scientific Content Specialist

Job Summary

The Research Impact and Outreach team is made of strategic communications professionals trained in art direction, copywriting, science writing, graphic design, scientific illustration, digital marketing, social media marketing, visual communication, and creative strategy.

The team serves the research enterprise of the College of Engineering, by providing their clients (graduate and faculty researchers, education and outreach managers, and other center/institution staff and researchers) with the research, education, and outreach products (creative content) they request. The team works across a broad range of projects and is a crucial part of the research support structure, working alongside different departments and units to help researchers market their ideas in federal grant proposals, as well as market their research and outreach activities to a variety of scientific communities via a variety of channels (web, print, etc.).

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.

40% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums5% Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements5% Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations5% Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders15% Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines10% 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 processes10% Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences5% Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders5% Assists in editing, revising, and proofreading materials and resolving errors or inconsistencies in style, syntax, grammar, and format

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Graphic Design, Journalism, Strategic Communications, or related field preferred

Qualifications

Required

1 year of experience in professional communications or graphic design.

Experience with Creative Cloud (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator) suite.

Experience creating graphics.

Knowledge in applying graphic arts theory to develop informative and engaging content.

Preferred

2 years experience communicating complex concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and/or math.

Creative marketing experience.

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 (up to two days per week), at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary

Minimum $50,000 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/)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload a single pdf that contains your cover letter, resume, a writing sample and a graphic design sample that best illustrate your ability to translate information into informative and engaging content.

Contact

Adrienne Nienow

anienow@wisc.edu

608-265-0504

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title

Graphic Designer(CM017)

Department(s):

A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN

Employment Class

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number

295775-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.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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

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