Web Designer I

Classification Title:

Web Designer I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or an associate's degree and two years of appropriate experience.

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Web Designer to join Academic Technology-Web Services, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

UFIT Web Services has an opening for a Web Designer. We are seeking an applicant experienced with creating visually appealing web designs that adhere to ADA standards. Ability to use design tools such as Figma a plus.  Knowledge of industry web design standards a must. The successful candidate will design and deliver accessible and engaging web interfaces.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Design websites for our customers in UFIT supported web content management systems
• Collaborate with peers to design and implement user driven web accessible templates and interfaces for ease of use
• Experience using design tools such as Figma
• Strong customer service skills and self-motivation a must.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and WCAG 2.1.

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary:

$53,000 - $55,000; commensurate based on education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or an associate's degree and two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate possesses  firm understanding of digital content and web design for the internet and interactive platforms, HTML, CSS, and current software tools used to create superior designs

• Pays close attention to details
• Have strong customer service experience
• Firm understanding of web design tools
• Knowledgeable of web trends and direction
• Self starter
• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an associate’s degree and four years of appropriate experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

A (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact in