Payroll Title
VISUAL COMM SPEC 4
Department
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Hiring Pay Scale
$58.00 - $75.00 / hour
Worksite
Remote
Appointment Type
Temp
Appointment Percent
25 - 50%
Union
Uncovered
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, TBD, Mon - Fri
#TP133998 Graphic Designer
Filing Deadline: Mon 2/3/2025
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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Description
The Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH) conducts cutting-edge global public health research, medical and academic training, and evidence-based interventions to address critical issues such as gender inequities, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health challenges (including adolescent and unintended pregnancy, family planning, HIV/STIs, and healthy birth spacing). With ongoing projects in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the United States, GEH is committed to advancing gender equity and improving health outcomes worldwide.
UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services is seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer to join our team. In this part-time, fully remote, and temporary position, you will play a key role in producing engaging visual content that communicates complex research findings, supports policy briefs, and amplifies outreach efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your design expertise to impactful work in global public health.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Production of Visual Content
- Create visually compelling presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, adhering to institutional templates and branding guidelines.
- Design and lay out reports and publications in Microsoft Word, including research papers, policy briefs, and evaluation reports.
- Develop infographics and data visualizations to communicate complex research data and health information in a clear, accessible, and visually appealing way, leveraging professional design software and Microsoft Office tools.
- Design social media graphics for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to showcase project milestones, research findings, and key health messages.
Collaboration and Project Management
- Work closely with project leads, researchers, and communications teams to understand content needs and ensure effective visual representation.
- Revise and finalize designs based on feedback from stakeholders, maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
- Ensure consistency in design across all deliverables by adhering to institutional branding guidelines.
- Manage projects within design specifications, timelines, and budget constraints.
Tools and Software Proficiency
- Utilize professional design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), QuarkXPress, and other relevant programs.* Work effectively with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to draft and refine visual materials.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support other design tasks as needed, such as creating flyers, newsletters, event banners, and web assets.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your design skills in support of critical research and initiatives addressing global public health challenges. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to advancing gender equity and improving health outcomes worldwide.
- Anticipated duration: 9 months
- Compensation: $58.00 - $75.00 / hour
- Location: fully remote work arrangement available.
- Work schedule: 10 hours per week on flexible schedule. May work up to 20 hours / week as needed. Ideally, working hours will overlap with a Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST) window.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working as a graphic designer, preferably in the global development sector, with a portfolio showcasing previous work.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Canva.
- Experience in creating infographics and data visualizations (using tools like Tableau, Excel, or Power BI a plus).
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible, and visually compelling designs optimized for print and digital formats.
- Ability to incorporate feedback and revise designs quickly to meet project needs.
- Excellence in maximizing Microsoft Office for design and layout and packaging interactive PDF files.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Background check required.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $85,400 - $156,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $40.90 - $75.10
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
