CASUAL HIRE - Graphic Designer

Description

***** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions,which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 daysfor full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Graphic Designer (Hawaii State Center for Nursing)
Position Number: ***** CASUAL HIRE
Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Location: Honolulu / Manoa Campus
Date Posted: January 7, 2026
Closing Date: January 9, 2026
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time; 25% FTE; not to exceed six to twelve months, unless sooner relieved.
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

• Conceptualizes and creates original artwork and designs based on consultations with director faculty, and staff. Finish work includes but is not limited to: annual report, workforce supply report, education capacity report, infographics, brochures, advertisements, logos, fliers, etc.
• Schedules and coordinates graphic arts production requests. In conjunction with director/faculty/staff, prepares detailed design specifications for projects with regard to creation, design, and completion of art work.
• Operates and maintains a variety of graphic design and production equipment, including photo reprography, layout/paste-up, and computer graphics.
• Orders graphic arts and photographic equipment, materials and recommends new purchases. Stays informed about trends in graphic arts as well as sources, prices and quality of materials and equipment. Maintains equipment.
• Operates computer software such as word processing, desktop publishing, drawing programs, and spreadsheets.
• Utilizes various photographic equipment and computer peripherals in conjunction with the production of publications, print, electronic, video or otherwise.
• Other duties as assigned

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in fields related to fine arts, graphic or visual design and/or illustration or related field, and three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in commercial or graphic art work, progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for commercial or graphic art work; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the assigned specialty areas(s) as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with work specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and word processing software.

• Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple overlapping projects and meet production deadlines. Ability to organize time/tasks and to follow up on details.
• Demonstrated ability to care for and maintain equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of television production.
• Demonstrated knowledge of photography and ability to use photographic techniques and materials.

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Current resume / curriculum vitae;
• Names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) professional references;
• Transcripts showing degree and coursework appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).

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