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Student Hourly - Studio Assistant for the LIS470 Interaction Design Studio course!

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510970
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: The Information School
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: Morgridge Hall
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15 / hr
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Information Technology and Computers

Department Overview:

 The mission of the Information School (iSchool) is to educate responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and creative innovators in the information professions who are adept in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information in all its forms, who are able to provide access to and understanding of information for all those who need or seek it, and who contribute to individual and collective knowledge, productivity, and well-being;

create and disseminate research about past, present, and future information users and uses, the processes and technologies vital for information management and use, and the economies, cultures, and policies that affect information and access to it;

contribute to the development of the faculties of information schools through a doctoral program built on interdisciplinary research and teaching excellence; and provide useful service to information professionals, the people of Wisconsin, and all information users.

Anticipated Start Date:

 january 26, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 2, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 0 Maximum: 5

Schedule:

 Thursdays 9:30-10:45AM, additional time outside of studio is flexible.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15 / hr Maximum: $15 / hr

Number of Positions:

 One (1)

Qualifications:

 • Figma Proficiency: You should be highly proficient in core Figma functionality.

• Portfolio Requirement: Must be able to share at least one portfolio piece or case study that demonstrates high-fidelity interaction design skills.

• Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical design concepts to beginners in a clear and encouraging manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Figma Proficiency (Core Skills): You should have a solid grasp of the Figma basics, including: Effective use of Layers and Groups. Setting up Frames and basic Prototyping (linking screens). Working with Text and Color Styles. General "best practices" for keeping a design file organized.

• Patience & Communication: A desire to help beginners overcome technical roadblocks without getting overwhelmed.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Studio Attendance: Attend weekly in-person studio sessions to support the lead instructor.

• Figma Mentorship: Lead short, beginner-friendly Figma tutorials during studio (e.g., navigating the interface, using basic shapes, and setting up frames).

• Group Critiques: Participate in studio critiques, offering feedback on student work and helping them translate their ideas into digital layouts.

• Flexible Support: Provide out-of-class assistance via email or brief web calls to help students troubleshoot basic software hurdles.

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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