Job Summary

The NSF National AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT) is hiring a part-time Graphic Designer (UX) to join our team. This role is ideal for graduate students or early-career professionals with an interest in research communications, academic publishing, and digital content management. The position offers the ability to work in a hybrid fashion and the chance to gain experience in a dynamic, research-oriented environment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

iSAT serves as a national nexus point for empowering various stakeholders to envision and work for a future where AI becomes a collaborative partner that helps learners and educators make learning more effective and engaging.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Design and develop UX experiences from start to finish by providing design materials, graphics, color palettes, wireframes, flow, etc.
• Co-design UX experiences with users (teachers, students, researchers)
• Work with an in-house developer team to actualize the designs.
• Collaborate with researchers and designers to create interactive learning tools.

What You Should Know

This role is ideal for early-career professionals or graduate students with experience in user experience (UX) design and interactive learning applications. The position offers flexible, part-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to multi-organizational research and design projects that combine technology, design, and education.

What We Can Offer

$25-$40 per hour (commensurate with experience). Annual salary equivalent: 52,000.00 - 83,200.00.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

2+ years of relevant professional or academic experience. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, user experience, instructional design, or related field.

What You Will Need

Proficiency with one or more of the following tools: Figma, Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, Miro, Maze, Flaticon, Freepik, or similar. Strong communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience with game design or instructional design in educational or interactive applications.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.
2. Short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
3. Design Portfolio (2–3 examples of prior work).

(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 11/1/2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu