UI/UX Designer (part-time 28 hrs/week)

About the position

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part-time UI/UX Designer to join its User Experience Team within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about user experience and want to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and staff. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing employees to set their own hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The ideal candidate will work with cutting-edge technology and have opportunities for training and growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user-centered design solutions for various projects.
• Conduct user testing and usability analysis to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance user experience across platforms.
• Create storyboards, website mapping, and journey mapping.
• Utilize visual design programs and wireframing/prototyping tools.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and design trends.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of UI/UX design principles and techniques.
• Experience with user testing and usability analysis.
• Familiarity with web-based information hierarchy and design.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects efficiently.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating storyboards, website mapping, journey mapping, etc.
• Understanding of graphic design and web technologies.
• Familiarity with visual design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lucidchart.
• Experience with wireframing/prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
• A portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience creating user-centered design solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Two or more years of direct experience in UI/UX design and development.
• Experience with various design tools and technologies.

Benefits

• 401k with automatic 8% contribution from BYU.
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
• Tuition benefits after two years.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.