IDEA Factory: Web and Visual Design Lead

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

19h • $110,000 - $138,000

About The Position

The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) is seeking a Web and Visual Design Lead for xFoundry. This role is a core member of the xFoundry marketing team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the organization’s digital presence while producing high-quality visual assets across multiple content streams, including social media, print, and presentations. In this role, you will own the end-to-end visual and front-end execution of xFoundry’s brand, bridging the gap between high-fidelity design and functional web development. You will design site architecture and visual systems, translate them into fully functional, responsive websites using modern visual development platforms, and ensure those sites integrate seamlessly with CMS platforms, APIs, and AI-enabled services. Your ability to operate fluently across web development, visual design, and emerging AI tooling will be essential in creating a cohesive, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystem for xFoundry. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in visual development
• 3–5 years of experience in a hybrid web development and visual design role, with hands-on experience building sites using Webflow or similar platforms
• Strong command of modern design tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) and a working understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience integrating websites with CMS platforms, APIs, and external services; familiarity with AI-enabled tools is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage the technical lifecycle of a website from concept to launch and ongoing maintenance, balancing creativity with technical constraints
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, technical, and leadership stakeholders under deadline-driven conditions
• Portfolio Required: Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing live, functional websites they have designed and built, as well as examples of visual assets across digital or print media

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining the organization’s digital presence
• Producing high-quality visual assets across multiple content streams, including social media, print, and presentations
• Owning the end-to-end visual and front-end execution of xFoundry’s brand
• Designing site architecture and visual systems
• Translating designs into fully functional, responsive websites using modern visual development platforms
• Ensuring site integration with CMS platforms, APIs, and AI-enabled services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level