Web Designer II

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us 

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. 

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning invites applications for a Web Designer II. The primary responsibility for the Web Designer II role is designing web images, pages, interfaces, special visual effects, and website animations in support of online learning. This involves advanced knowledge of visual design, the ability to work autonomously, and familiarity with the tenets of online learning.

Responsibilities:

• Works directly with faculty or other clients to identify design needs for online courses/programs or for websites/print materials supporting online learning at an institutional level.

• Creates designs, illustrations, and layouts for online courses, web, interactive media, and print.

• Leads projects with instructional designers, online faculty, and/or other clients to design graphics, images, icons, banners, infographics, etc. for web courses, posters, brochures, etc.

• Aptitude for researching, evaluating, and implementing generative AI solutions. Familiarity with A.I. graphics generation tools.

• Designs department marketing materials while maintaining brand guidelines, for a variety of mediums including, but not limited to, documents, print, e-mail, websites, etc.

• Knowledgeable about accessibility and Section 508 compliance in web designs and online content.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on a Mac Platform with Adobe CC (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).

• Experience with AI graphic generation tools.

• Experience with ServiceNow.

• Experience working within different servers for file management.

• Experience mounting and laminating a plus.

• Knowledge of setting up files for offset and/or digital printing.

• Knowledge of photography a plus.

• Comfortable presenting in large groups either virtual or face to face.

• Working within a large brand, specifically in higher education.

• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

In addition to your application, please provide a resume and portfolio of your design work.

Are Benefits Important to You? 

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here . 

Who Are We? 

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Division of Digital Learning - Center for Distributed Learning (CDL)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid work schedule two days on-site and three days remote.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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