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Form of workEssential Duties
• Build, with a mix of photo database research and original commissions, the visual components of long-form feature stories.• Select and/or commission imagery of short-form informational content.• Craft graphics for social channels, as well as branded newsletters, brochures, presentations, and brand collateral.• Create photo galleries and infographics, write text for photo captions and graphic captions.• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify photos and graphics for license; participate in negotiations with vendors, curate photo database.• Ensure the integrity of all photo databases, records, metadata, and files.• Take part in editorial planning. A constant stream of fresh ideas and perspectives are vital to success.• Embrace analytics as a vital tool to understand and benchmark content consumption and user behavior, and work with senior staff to evolve his/her work per that feedback.• Provide graphic design support as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience in a newsroom or agency environment (or equivalent). Must be able to manage workflows on both long and short term projects, and prioritize client needs. Experience in creation of infographics, editing photos, commissioning/managing photo shoots, and graphic design preferred.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Position Focus:
Digital health tools have been proven to increase access to health resources and services. The Consumer Health Informatics Lab (CHIL) at Yale is a research space dedicated to the development and evaluation of consumer-facing health products. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals by supporting innovative research through consultation on inclusive design and usability testing of consumer health products for diverse populations. We are committed to assisting investigators in the development of applications and wearables that empower users to manage their own health and facilitates patient-provider communication and shared decision making. Reporting directly to the PI of CHIL, the user experience and user interface (UX/UI) designer will assist in the creation of high-fidelity prototypes for projects in the lab.
Assist PI in conducting needs assessment for user and system requirements. Meet with Consumer Health Informatics Lab (CHIL) members and collaborators to structure project work into iterative stages and collaborate with developers to achieve milestones. Lead design team in creating wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for digital health tools. Where applicable, ensure accessibility requirements are met. Conduct usability testing and feedback sessions. Provide plan for quality management to assure accuracy and consistency. Monitor and manage requests for CHIL website changes. Train and supervise student workers as needed. Coauthor manuscripts. May perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
3-5 years of demonstrated experience in creating and implementing UX design. Usability testing experience. Experience training students in UX/UI design. Experience creating storyboards and site mapping. Experience coauthoring manuscripts. Continued education and research into UX trends and current design strategy and technologies.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
• Build, with a mix of photo database research and original commissions, the visual components of long-form feature stories.• Select and/or commission imagery of short-form informational content.• Craft graphics for social channels, as well as branded newsletters, brochures, presentations, and brand collateral.• Create photo galleries and infographics, write text for photo captions and graphic captions.• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify photos and graphics for license; participate in negotiations with vendors, curate photo database.• Ensure the integrity of all photo databases, records, metadata, and files.• Take part in editorial planning. A constant stream of fresh ideas and perspectives are vital to success.• Embrace analytics as a vital tool to understand and benchmark content consumption and user behavior, and work with senior staff to evolve his/her work per that feedback.• Provide graphic design support as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience in a newsroom or agency environment (or equivalent). Must be able to manage workflows on both long and short term projects, and prioritize client needs. Experience in creation of infographics, editing photos, commissioning/managing photo shoots, and graphic design preferred.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Position Focus:
Digital health tools have been proven to increase access to health resources and services. The Consumer Health Informatics Lab (CHIL) at Yale is a research space dedicated to the development and evaluation of consumer-facing health products. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals by supporting innovative research through consultation on inclusive design and usability testing of consumer health products for diverse populations. We are committed to assisting investigators in the development of applications and wearables that empower users to manage their own health and facilitates patient-provider communication and shared decision making. Reporting directly to the PI of CHIL, the user experience and user interface (UX/UI) designer will assist in the creation of high-fidelity prototypes for projects in the lab.
Assist PI in conducting needs assessment for user and system requirements. Meet with Consumer Health Informatics Lab (CHIL) members and collaborators to structure project work into iterative stages and collaborate with developers to achieve milestones. Lead design team in creating wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for digital health tools. Where applicable, ensure accessibility requirements are met. Conduct usability testing and feedback sessions. Provide plan for quality management to assure accuracy and consistency. Monitor and manage requests for CHIL website changes. Train and supervise student workers as needed. Coauthor manuscripts. May perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
3-5 years of demonstrated experience in creating and implementing UX design. Usability testing experience. Experience training students in UX/UI design. Experience creating storyboards and site mapping. Experience coauthoring manuscripts. Continued education and research into UX trends and current design strategy and technologies.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
