My department at UCSF is hiring a graphic designer/web designer (official title: Principal Artist), so if you know of any graphic artists in the Bay Area looking for a permanent position, please pass this on. Or, if you know of good specialized sites/lists for reaching graphic artists, please let me know (we’re using Craigslist, of course, but most of the other specialty job sites I’ve used for filling positions in the past are focused more on technology than on design). Oh, our graphic team uses Macs, of course.

Job Summary: Incumbent will create original design for a variety of communication projects with special emphasis on the web; serve as web design expert on functionality, interaction, user interfaces, site architecture, navigation and related aspects of successful web site creation; program HTML as necessary and author and monitor adherence to job specifications, proposals, estimates, schedules and budget; and perform other duties as assigned. Position is Full-Time/Career.

Required Qualifications: Graduation from high school, two years of art training, and four years of experience, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position; experience in graphic design with specific training in web site creation; university design experience; proven record of producing sophisticated, original web and print design for a variety of clients and organizations; clear and substantiated understanding of branding principles, particularly as they relate to identity and design standards; expertise in MAC OSX applications including Quark, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; expertise and understanding of HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript; substantive experience in all conventional and digital printing processes.

Preferred Qualifications: BFA and minimum of 5 years experience in graphic design with specific training in web site creation.

In order to be considered for open positions at UCSF, you will need to submit your resume through our online application process. Once you complete the online application process, you will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received. Submitting your resume to UCSF opens the door to many immediate and ongoing job opportunities. Your resume will remain active in our applicant database and you will be able to update it as needed.

To submit your resume online go to:

http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers

Apply specifically to requisition 20428BR. Please note ad code BTW/20428BR in the ad code field in your applicant profile.

UCSF is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. This position is located at the University’s Laurel Heights campus on California Street, not far from the Presidio. The other designers on the team are really cool, and (or should that be a “but”?) you’d also be working fairly closely with me.