Job Description
Job Title: Web Designer
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Campus: University-Wide
Reports To: Chief of Brand Strategy
Salary: $30 per hour
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities
The Web Designer supports the University's digital and creative efforts by producing high-quality designs for websites, email campaigns, and digital platforms. Reporting to the Chief of Brand Strategy, with day-to-day collaboration directed by the Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, this position ensures that LIU's digital presence is engaging, accessible, mobilefriendly, and brand-consistent.
The Web Designer collaborates across the Brand Strategy team to deliver cohesive creative assets that advance enrollment, alumni engagement, advancement, athletics, and institutional reputation goals.
Principal Marketing Responsibilities
Design and maintain web pages, landing pages, and microsites, ensuring they are mobile-friendly, visually engaging, and aligned with brand standards. Support functional web needs such as content updates, imagery, page formatting, and template refinements. Support digital adaptations of newsletters, magazines, and other publications as needed. Prepare optimized digital files for web and email, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and accessibility. Improve site usability and navigation in collaboration with IT and the Web & Email team, ensuring ADA compliance and intuitive design. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality with deadlines. Coordinate with IT, web vendors, and email service providers to ensure proper functionality of digital assets. Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Brand Strategy, Associate Director of Web & Email Communications, or senior University leadership.
Education Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, web design, digital media, or a related field is required.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
• Minimum of 0-2 years of professional experience in graphic and/or web design; higher education or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience working with content management systems, preferably Sitecore, Sidearm Sports, and WordPress.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both web design (layouts, navigation, digital templates) and graphic design projects.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS; working knowledge of responsive and accessible design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely across design, web, multimedia, and publications teams.
Working Conditions
Some evening and weekend work may be required for University events and time-sensitive projects. Occasional travel to/from LIU campuses and external vendor or partner sites may also be required.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Afternoon shift