Technician in Digital Product Design (UI/UX) and Strategic Communication (Ref. 30266350010)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; Spain (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Barcelona seeks a Researcher to lead the digital communication, visual identity and UX/UI for the UPC Data Space. You will define the visual design system, transform complex data concepts into accessible visuals, and design interfaces for platforms linked to the project.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; you will collaborate with technical, research and communication teams, produce infographics, and manage content across web and social

Qualifications

• Mastery of design tools and digital prototyping: Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• HTML/CSS language.
• Navigation flows and design systems (UX/UI principles).
• Frontend development flows to facilitate collaboration with technical teams.
• Video editing and creation of audiovisual pieces.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the visual identity and design system of the project to ensure consistency across all channels and materials (Visual identity and design system).
• Participate in the conceptualization of digital products, coordination with technical teams and the creation of communication and outreach materials.
• Transform complex technological concepts (data spaces, interoperability, AI, etc.) into accessible visual narratives.
• Design digital experiences and visual interfaces for platforms linked to the UPC Data Space, creating prototypes and coherent navigation flows (UI/UX Design).
• Prepare presentations, infographics and graphic materials for events, fairs and strategic meetings.
• Create and manage content for the project's digital channels (web, LinkedIn) to enhance its visibility.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure a good user experience and visual consistency.

Skills

Design tools

HTML/CSS

UX/UI design

Frontend collaboration

Video editing

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Webflow

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Communication sciences » Audiovisual communication Communication sciences » Public relations Communication sciences » Publishing Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 13 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30266350010 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Lead the digital communication, visual identity and user experience (UX/UI) of the UPC Data Space.

Functions to be developed:

• Define and maintain the visual identity and design system of the project to ensure consistency across all channels and materials (Visual identity and design system).
• Participate in the conceptualization of digital products, coordination with technical teams and the creation of communication and outreach materials.
• Transform complex technological concepts (data spaces, interoperability, AI, etc.) into accessible visual narratives.
• Design digital experiences and visual interfaces for platforms linked to the UPC Data Space, creating prototypes and coherent navigation flows (UI/UX Design).
• Prepare presentations, infographics and graphic materials for events, fairs and strategic meetings.
• Create and manage content for the project's digital channels (web, LinkedIn) to enhance its visibility.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure a good user experience and visual consistency.

Research Field Communication sciences » Audiovisual communication Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Communication sciences » Public relations Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Communication sciences » Publishing Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of design tools and digital prototyping: Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• HTML/CSS language.
• Navigation flows and design systems (UX/UI principles).
• Frontend development flows to facilitate collaboration with technical teams.
• Video editing and creation of audiovisual pieces.

Other requirements to consider:

• Ability to explain complex technological concepts in a visual and accessible way (Data Storytelling).
• Ability to work in coordination with technical, research and communication teams.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Coherent visual systems in digital environments and outreach materials (Branding and visual identity).
• Digital communication: content and communication strategy in professional, academic and technological environments.
• Creation of presentations, infographics and graphic dissemination materials.

Professional Experience:

• In design of digital interfaces, digital products or web platforms (minimum 3 years).
• In digital communication and visual identity: Product Designer (UX/UI).
• In visual communication and dissemination of technological, scientific or innovation projects.
• In branding and visual identity construction.
• In management and updating of websites and CMS (WordPress, Webflow or similar).
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Communication sciences » Audiovisual communicationCommunication sciences » Public relationsCommunication sciences » Publishing Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDEAI-UPC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield