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Front End Designer
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201312063083 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
Student Affairs Communications is seeking a Front End Designer who can think through the user experience, skillfully design for mobile and tablet, and code in the most modern HTML and CSS standards.
This UI Designer will work with a team of print and web designers and writers to create mobile and tablet experiences that will support Student Affairs recruitment and retention marketing efforts for domestic and international students.
You must love working within a team, care about and pay great attention to detail and be a master at effective and collarborative communication. If you are looking to grow your career in mobile design or seek to showcase your creativity, this job is for you!
In order to be considered for this position, applicants MUST submit a portfolio of their previous graphic work along with their resume. Please combine your Cover Letter and Resume into one document and upload it to the Resume Section. Your PDF portfolio can be uploaded in the Cover Letter section. As an alternative, you can provide a web link to your portfolio in your resume. The selection process for this position will include a formal in-person interview, a review of the submitted portfolio, and may be require to a design exercise to be completed at home.
This UI Designer will work with a team of print and web designers and writers to create mobile and tablet experiences that will support Student Affairs recruitment and retention marketing efforts for domestic and international students.
You must love working within a team, care about and pay great attention to detail and be a master at effective and collarborative communication. If you are looking to grow your career in mobile design or seek to showcase your creativity, this job is for you!
In order to be considered for this position, applicants MUST submit a portfolio of their previous graphic work along with their resume. Please combine your Cover Letter and Resume into one document and upload it to the Resume Section. Your PDF portfolio can be uploaded in the Cover Letter section. As an alternative, you can provide a web link to your portfolio in your resume. The selection process for this position will include a formal in-person interview, a review of the submitted portfolio, and may be require to a design exercise to be completed at home.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in graphic design, interactive media, advertising or related field of study required or combined education and experience.
Intermediate level to code and implement HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, JavaScript, Intermediate experience with cross-browser compatibility HTML5/CSS3.
Strong visual design with demonstrated use of typography, color theory and content organization and presentation and thorough knowledge of the web and mobile technologies, including file preparation and optimization, and W3C standards.
Relevant and in-depth experience developing and implementing responsive web design and mobile publications for smartphones and tablets.
Minimum of 3 years working in an ad agency, interactive agency, or in-house creative department. Equivalent experience considered with strong portfolio.
Thorough understanding of Content Management System environments, specifically OUCampus/OmniUpdate.
Excellent organization and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent project and excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills with the ability to provide superior client service.
Must be extremely detailed-oriented and well organized with the ability to work well under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines, must be self-motivated and able to successfully work with little or no supervision.
Intermediate to expert ability using the newest software version of the Creative Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Acrobat, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Media Encoder, Edge Animate.
Intermediate level to code and implement HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, JavaScript, Intermediate experience with cross-browser compatibility HTML5/CSS3.
Strong visual design with demonstrated use of typography, color theory and content organization and presentation and thorough knowledge of the web and mobile technologies, including file preparation and optimization, and W3C standards.
Relevant and in-depth experience developing and implementing responsive web design and mobile publications for smartphones and tablets.
Minimum of 3 years working in an ad agency, interactive agency, or in-house creative department. Equivalent experience considered with strong portfolio.
Thorough understanding of Content Management System environments, specifically OUCampus/OmniUpdate.
Excellent organization and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent project and excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills with the ability to provide superior client service.
Must be extremely detailed-oriented and well organized with the ability to work well under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines, must be self-motivated and able to successfully work with little or no supervision.
Intermediate to expert ability using the newest software version of the Creative Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Acrobat, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Media Encoder, Edge Animate.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with young adult culture and college student attitudes and habits.
Ability to create websites, landing pages, HTML emails outside of OUCampus/OmniUpdate.
Ability to convert video formats and optimize video assets for use in custom video players, or websites.
Knowledge of and ability to design for print.
Knowledge of and ability to design in OUCampus/OmniUpdate CMS Platform.
Ability to create websites, landing pages, HTML emails outside of OUCampus/OmniUpdate.
Ability to convert video formats and optimize video assets for use in custom video players, or websites.
Knowledge of and ability to design for print.
Knowledge of and ability to design in OUCampus/OmniUpdate CMS Platform.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview