Library Assistant at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow, Video Production, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive Design, Web Accessibility, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, English Fluency, Chinese Fluency, Social Media Content Creation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

LIBRARY Library Assistant – UI/UX & Graphic Design (26270048) The Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Library Assistant to join the Digital Initiatives and Research Cluster (DIR). The successful candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for learning new design methodologies. This position will be responsible for supporting design work in various areas, including mass email, digital scholarship projects, and the CollabTech Commons. Responsibilities: * Assist in designing and prototyping user-friendly web interfaces for digital scholarship projects and the Cluster's digital platforms, ensuring a seamless and accessible user experience through wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes; * Create high-quality and engaging graphic materials in both digital and traditional print formats, including posters, banners, digital signage, event flyers, illustrations, email infographics, and other visual assets; * Assist in video production and social media content creation, including shooting, editing, and post-production for promotional and educational materials; * Provide counter service and operational support for the CollabTech Commons; and * Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors. Requirements: * A bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media, Graphic/Multimedia Design, Creative Media, or a related discipline, with at least one year of relevant experience in UI/UX web and graphic design OR a higher diploma or associate degree in one of the above or a related discipline with at least two years of relevant experience; * Candidates are required to submit an online portfolio at the time of application. Fresh graduates and candidates with less experience, but with a strong portfolio, are also welcome to apply; * Proficiency in core design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Figma, and Webflow; * Solid understanding of web design and UI/UX principles, including responsive design, web accessibility, and user-centered approaches; * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, paired with a strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving project needs; * Fluency in both English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua, is required; and * Proven experience in video production, and basic familiarity with front-end web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) will be considered an advantage. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The role involves designing and prototyping user-friendly web interfaces and creating high-quality graphic materials for digital and print formats. Additionally, the candidate will support video production, social media content, and provide operational support for the CollabTech Commons.