UX Designer

Job Posting Title:

UX Designer

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Hiring Department:

University Marketing and Communications

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

Texas

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Job Details:

Purpose:

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Web Designer to design and build web sites, mobile apps, and work in and add elements to third-party applications. The position requires strong UX/UI, design and web skills. The successful candidate will have a background that includes a wide range of design and web skills and the ability to expertly work within several website content management systems (CMSs) and applications. The position will create and oversee all visual aspects of websites including planning, ideating, creating, and build responsive websites and landing pages, many of which combine several visual elements including text, photos, graphics, and video clips. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of web UX/UI best practices, testing, basic SEO, and design tools.

The position works closely with the UX Design Manager, Digital Strategists, and the University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) team of writers, designers, web developers and other marketing professionals to create web sites and campaigns that highlight and amplify UT Austin's mission and key messages. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and manage their projects with minimum oversight. This role is an integral part of expanding our CMS themes and features.

General Notes: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. This position is eligible to work remotely from anywhere in Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Work with UMAC's cross-campus partners and clients to create user experiences that engage and inform our various audiences.

• Work collaboratively with digital designers, content strategists and web developers to deliver sites, pages and updates.

• Manage all aspects of the design process, including researching, concepting, user flows, prototyping, wireframing, building and reviews.

• Present to stakeholders and be a strong advocate for designs that align with brand consistency and audience needs.

• Work with others on the team to ensure quality assurance, brand compliance, SEO best practices and web accessibility.

• Collaborate with creative leads to ensure that designs align with brand guidelines, accessibility, web and UX standards.

• Ensure website function and stability across devices i.e. desktop, mobile, tablet.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in web design, with a strong background of working with developers on web design projects.

• Proficiency working in Wordpress and Drupal.

• Proficiency with modern design tools such as Adobe XD and Figma.

• Strong understanding of desktop and mobile UI/UX design best practices.

• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

• Proven track record of designing successful web sites, evidenced by a strong portfolio of completed projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in web design.

• Fluent in HTML and CSS, front-end development is a plus.

• Mobile app experience is a plus

• Excellent collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a hybrid and remote team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements and may work remotely from anywhere in Texas.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV (please include a link to a portfolio of your work)

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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