Web Designer

The City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health plans

Tuition waivers for graduate study

Job summary

The Web Designer at The City University of New York will join the Web Team and contribute to a cohesive digital presence across CUNY platforms. You will craft wireframes, templates, and multimedia assets while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

You will work with WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver responsive, user-friendly pages. A hybrid schedule and collaboration with project managers are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in web or UX/UI design.
• Proficiency with WordPress, including PHP for theme customization.
• Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply UX/UI best practices to improve usability, accessibility and user experience across CUNY digital platforms.
• Design and produce web pages, templates and digital assets; create wireframes and prototypes.
• Collaborate with developers to implement responsive, interactive designs and optimize page speed.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
• Ensure designs align with CUNY visual identity and brand guidelines.

Skills

UX design

Visual design

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

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 eight divisions: Communications, Creative, Marketing, Social Media, Multimedia, University Events, 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.

POSITION DETAILS

The Creative Team, which operates under the guidance of the Creative Director, 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 its content management system, supports 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 social media, electronic communications, and multimedia.

Reporting to the Web Director, the Web Designer will join the Web Team.

Key duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Apply UX/UI best practices to improve usability, accessibility and overall user experience across CUNY digital platforms, including social media.
• Design and produce engaging, user-friendly web pages, templates and digital assets. Develop, design, and maintain web page layouts and templates, integrating text, photography, graphics, and other multimedia content to support communications objectives, usability, accessibility, and University brand standards; create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web pages and campaign landing pages utilizing the Adobe suite, Figma, or other software.
• Research emerging web, design, and multimedia platforms, technologies, tools, and industry trends, including graphic design, social media marketing, and advertising, using resources such as Behance, Dribbble, Pinterest, Instagram, and Canva to identify best practices and recommend approaches that enhance the University’s digital presence. communications initiatives, and user experience; collaborate with developers to implement responsive and interactive designs to optimize web pages for speed and performance.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve designs.
• Ensure all designs align with the University’s visual identity and brand guidelines.
• Assist with conducting research on key audiences, including prospective students, current students, university alumni, and the broader New Yorker community.
• Collaborate with project managers, Communications and Marketing leadership, and other stakeholders to assess project scope, audience needs, communications objectives, and client requirements, translating them into effective digital and visual solutions.
• Produce and adapt multimedia and video assets (e.g., graphics, animations, short-form video) for web, social media, and campaign use.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note

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

Qualifications

Minimum:

Preferred

• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and practical UX thinking (from wireframes to final designs).
• Hands-on experience in web or UX/UI design.
• Experience with WordPress, including a working knowledge of basic PHP for theme customization and maintenance.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and Javascript.
• Proficiency in design tools as (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma) and prototyping tools.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Excellent visual skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback.

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 $79,630 to $94,017 , commensurate with credentials, education, 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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

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: 33093

Location: Central Office

Job Type: Full-Time