Job Description

Web Designer

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) works in partnership with the University?s academic and administrative offices and the 26 colleges to promote CUNY?s unique mission and transformative role as an engine of social mobility. The office includes seven divisions: Communications, Creative, Marketing, Social Media, Multimedia, CUNY TV, and Citizenship Now! Together, the teams manage all aspects of press and public relations, editorial content, art design, publishing, social media, advertisement, web development, TV, video and podcast production to tell the story of the premier urban public university in the United States.

Reporting to the Web Director, the Web Designer will be a member of the Web Team. The Web Team, part of the Creative Team, operates under the guidance of the Creative Director. The Creative Team is responsible for overseeing the University?s visual identity and includes both Web and Design Teams. The Web Team manages the entire CUNY.edu website, including content management systems and the websites of several CUNY campuses and other University entities. Additionally, the team supports the online components of the Communications and Marketing (OCM) department, encompassing the social media, electronic communications, and multimedia areas.

Key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Creates visually appealing, engaging, and responsive web designs and templates.
• Utilizes WordPress, HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build new designs.
• Populates page templates with relevant page content, including photos, text, and other media.
• Designs landing pages for marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Collaborates with developers to implement responsive, interactive, and accessible designs.
• Conducts usability testing and gathers feedback to iterate and improve designs.
• Optimizes web pages for speed and performance, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Utilizes best SEO practices in designing and creating pages.
• Ensures all designs are consistent with the University?s branding guidelines and enhances the overall user experience.
• Assists with:
• Conducting research on key audiences, including prospective students, current students, university alumni, and the broader New Yorker community.
• Conducting research on web design trends, including through sites like a behance, Adobe, and other leading design organizations.
• Works with project managers to assess project scope and client needs.

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred:

• Experience with WordPress
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proficiency in design tools such as (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma) and prototyping tools
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Excellent visual skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of basic PHP

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College's multimedia presence.

• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $70,238 to $82,928 , commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

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Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

April 07, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Central Office

About CUNY City University of New York - System

The City University of New York provides high-quality, accessible education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 270,000 adult, continuing and professional education students at 25 campuses across New York City. The University is an integrated system of senior and community colleges, graduate and professional schools, research centers, institutes and consortia. From certificate courses to Ph.D. programs, CUNY offers postsecondary learning to students of all backgrounds. It provides the city with graduates trained for high-demand positions in the sciences, technology, mathematics, teaching, nursing and other fields. As CUNY has grown, the University also has strengthened its mission as a premier research institution, building an array of modern facilities and expanding the ranks of its world-class faculty. Throughout its history, the University has been an integral part of the city and state through partnerships with public schools, economic development initiatives, immigration aid and financial advice services and other community outreach programs. Today, CUNY faculty and staff continue to benefit New York City — as well as the entire nation — by serving as policy exper ... ts to business and government, advisers to nonprofit institutions, civic organizations and community groups. Students, too, are strongly encouraged to experience the cultural, educational and community-based opportunities of the five boroughs, through a network of internships and fellowships, to embracing the city as their campus.

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