We’re looking for another Web Designer at Vassar College

Join our small group of talented web professionals and contribute to one of the world’s finest collegiate web presences.

Put your design and code skills to use shaping one of our many unique Vassar websites. Help polish our group’s best practices.

Work with our smart and growing CMS, and influence the variety of ways it can feed into dynamic and static websites.

(These last three are themes of our homepage, redesigned last August to change often.)

Realize your best work here at Vassar

The official job posting

Vassar College is seeking a full-time web designer to join our Web Development group. In this position you will use your collaborative skills to work with other group members in designing and maintaining all official college websites.

Must have a minimum of three years of professional web design experience handling both graphic design and technical aspects. Skills must include excellent visual design ability and mastery of industry-standard software, including Photoshop. Must have strong understanding of typography, especially for web use. Technical skills must include an understanding of web standards and proficiency in hand-coding XHTML and CSS. Familiarity with content management systems, Javascript, Flash/Actionscript, XSL and/or PHP is a plus. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About Vassar

Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley (map), Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

To apply

Visit https://employment.vassar.edu. You will be required to attach your cover letter, résumé, and contact information for 3 professional references with your on-line application. Résumé must include URL of a web portfolio that specifies your contribution to each project. This position will remain open until filled.