Front-End Web Designer

University of Florida
Full-time•Gainesville, United States

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Front-End Web Designer

Company: University of Florida

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Operations - Digital Experience & Web Operations

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years)

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

  • Lead the design and development of user experiences and digital interfaces for college websites and applications, ensuring adherence to university branding, accessibility, and mobile-first principles.

  • Implement and maintain front-end designs within the College's WordPress Content Management System (CMS) environment, collaborating with developers and content creators.

  • Provide expert consultation on user experience, web design best practices, and digital communication strategies to faculty, staff, and research teams.

  • Drive innovation by researching emerging web design trends and technologies to enhance college digital properties and support research initiatives.

  • Analyze website performance through analytics and user feedback to recommend and implement optimization strategies that improve engagement and content discoverability.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the title is "Front-End Web Designer," the responsibilities heavily lean into User Experience (UX) and Digital Operations, focusing on the strategic application of design principles to achieve business and research objectives within a university context. The role requires a blend of creative design, technical implementation

Application Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree with two years of experience or an associate's degree with four years of experience. Preferred candidates possess a portfolio demonstrating UX processes, proficiency in Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud, and knowledge of front-end web technologies.