Digital Design & Communications Specialist for Research

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Office of Research seeks a Digital Communications & Design Specialist to support communications and engagement across the One KU research enterprise. This role leads graphic design and website management, developing print and digital materials, optimizing content, and collaborating with partners to elevate KU research visibility.

The successful candidate will translate complex information into accessible visuals, ensure accessibility, and contribute to training and

Qualifications

• >1: Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
• 1: Experience creating print and digital communications materials.
• 1: Experience creating, editing, and maintaining website and/or intranet content.
• 1: Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Designs and produces print and digital communications materials for websites, email, social media, reports, and event collateral.
• Maintains and improves content across digital platforms to stay current and accessible.
• Ensures materials follow KU brand, style, and accessibility standards and clearly communicates complex information.
• Writes, edits, and adapts copy for news releases, features, sites, newsletters, and reports.

Skills

Strong writing

Visual communication

Project management

Adobe Creative Cloud

Web content management

CMS platforms

Google Analytics

Accessibility best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's + 3 yrs

High school diploma + 5 yrs

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop)

CMS (Drupal/WordPress)

SharePoint

Google Analytics

Job description

The University of Kansas Office of Research seeks a Digital Communications & Design Specialist to support communications and engagement across the One KU research enterprise. This role leads graphic design and website management, developing print and digital materials, optimizing content, and collaborating with partners to elevate KU research visibility.

The successful candidate will translate complex information into accessible visuals, ensure accessibility, and contribute to training and