Graphic Designer

Position Overview

Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS), a center in the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI), helps public agencies develop high-volume, highly scalable, and multi-device-compatible Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications to meet public needs. Our flagship program is the Kite® Suite, a SaaS-based testing platform used by multiple state departments of education. Incorporating the latest innovative software technology solutions, the Kite Suite can deliver a variety of test items, including custom simulation and technology-enhanced item types, in a variety of ways so that students with a wide range of skills and abilities can access the assessments and their related content.

ATS is seeking a Graphic Designer to produce a high volume of quality graphics in support of these assessments and other center projects. The Graphic Designer will work closely with other senior Graphic Designer team members to create a variety of multimedia deliverables. Current projects include the development of graphics for assessments, flyers, websites, promotional videos, tutorial videos, and animations.

Key requirements for this position are a strong attention to detail, experience following a variety of style guides, and the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with multiple teams across the center, taking written or spoken ideas and converting them into a design that connects.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

85% Graphic Illustration

Creating new and editing existing graphics for a variety of projects including but not limited to assessment graphics, graphics for animated videos and tutorials and using illustrator to create digital graphics for web-based platforms. Design and create logos, power point templates, brochures, marketing materials, and other materials as needed.

15% Other Duties as Assigned

Attend team meetings and submit project status updates in a timely manner. Assist with other center responsibilities when assigned.

Position Requirements

This is a hybrid position.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or relevant field, plus minimum of 1 year of related experience OR HS Diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience.

2. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator, including Photoshop, and InDesign along with drawing skills as evidenced by work samples.

3. Experience with Microsoft 365, specifically Excel and Word, as evidenced in application materials.

4. Previous work experience that required the use of graphic design principles of layout, contrast, balance, and typography, as demonstrated in application materials.

5. Previous work experience that required strong attention to detail, as demonstrated in application materials.

6. Previous experience that required working at a fast pace and meeting tight deadlines, as demonstrated in application materials.

7. Previous experience that required following established processes in a style guide.

8. Previous experience that required a willingness to learn, and adjustment of work as needed through constructive criticism, demonstrated in application materials.

9. Experience effectively communicating with clients and co-workers directly and through email, as demonstrated in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous graphic design experience, as evidenced in application materials.

1. Experience preparing graphics for animation, as evidenced in application materials.

2. Previous work experience with SVG graphics, as evidenced in application materials.

3. Experience working with an organized graphics library, as demonstrated in application materials.

4. Experience working with Adobe Photoshop, as evidenced in application materials.

5. Experience working with MacOS, as demonstrated in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of the following items:

1. The online application form;

2. A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications;

3. A Resume or CV; and

4. Contact information for three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The deadline date for applications will be Monday, September 22, 2025. Internal application only can apply to this position.

Contact Information to Applicants: AAIHR@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range: $42,500

Application Review Begins: Tuesday September 23, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 30, 2025