Graphic DesignerTechnical Artist GI Design Services

The UAF Geophysical Institute is seeking a graphic designer/technical illustrator to develop a variety of print and digital communication products. This position works within GIs Communications/Design Services team using graphic design digital illustration art direction and publishing skills/knowledge to craft visual communication publications/products intended for a variety of diverse internal and external audiences ranging from K-12 education outreach to science experts.

Products and publications include but arent limited to: highly technical and scientifically accurate complex illustrations; data-driven maps; infographics that translate science concepts; research proposal figures; reports and scientific journal articles; digital presentations; large-format displays; brochures and information sheets; K-12 lesson plans; books and booklets; and other publications as needed.

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits including retirement and health insurance generous leave policies and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration accountability and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.

As a public regional comprehensive university UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To thrive in this role the candidate needs to be self-motivated able to reliably meet and juggle multiple deadlines have excellent customer service skills and work well within a team environment. They will also be comfortable collaborating with faculty and staff soliciting feedback and making design changes to meet the needs of the client federal partners UAF and GI. A successful candidate will have advanced skill with Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign as well as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Google Slides and be well versed in meeting accessibility compliance standards.

This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree related to visual communications or equivalent (2 years) professional experience in graphic arts digital illustration or other relevant field.

Position Details:

Please attach a resume cover letter portfolio and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified

*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the Universitys discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the positions job duties.

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This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the Universitys discretion.

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The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University of Alaska facilities. Remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the discretion of the University. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or where required by the job duties of the position.

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