Web Designer and Content Manager, Stanford Law School

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. BS preferred in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, or Design and Visual Communications fields. Preferably at least five years of relevant experience in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong design and usability skills
• Advanced knowledge of modern design concepts and solutions and usability best practices for all web devices
• Knowledge of user profiles, usability testing, and quality assurance practices
• Proficiency with browser and device differences and idiosyncrasies
• Prototyping in HTML and CSS
• Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses and reporting
• Experience working with a content management system, preferably WordPress

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong skills in information architecture and content management
• Strong graphic design skills for web and print
• Demonstrated proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD or Sketch
• Familiarity with traditional graphic design mediums (ads, brochures, posters, invitations, etc.)
• Excellent project management fundamentals, including project planning, scheduling, and communication

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time hybrid position, working a schedule with a combination of remote and on-site presence at Stanford Law School. Some on-site work is required each week. 

Stanford Law School/Stanford University aims to provide flexible work arrangements that facilitate employees’ ability to excel in meeting the needs of the university and their school/unit, foster a positive work-life integration, and support the management of affordability challenges, such as commuting.

• Stanford is an amazing place to work — join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available to support you and your family throughout your Stanford career. More information: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/benefits.
• May work extended hours and weekends.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

About Stanford Law School

Stanford Law School is one of the nation’s leading institutions for legal scholarship and education. Its alumni are among the most influential decision makers in law, politics, business and high technology.  Faculty members argue before the Supreme Court, testify before Congress, produce outstanding legal scholarship and empirical analysis, and contribute regularly to the nation’s press as legal and policy experts. Stanford Law School has established a new model for legal education that provides rigorous interdisciplinary training, hands-on experience, global perspective and focus on public service, spearheading a movement for change.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.