Web and Digital UX Designer for Innovation Labs

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Web and Digital UX Designer for Innovation Labs

Salary

$72,000.00 Annually

Location

St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

25PRO654-1

Division

College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Department

Atwood innovation Plaza

Opening Date

05/07/2024

Closing Date

5/28/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Announcement

Housed within the College of Science, Engineering & Technology, the Web and Digital UX Designer will be an active participant in the Innovation Labs at Utah Tech University. This position involves designing and testing digital user experiences, digital user interfaces and websites, focusing on layout, functionality, and cross-browser compatibility. Includes adhering to web and accessibility standards, analyzing web metrics, optimizing for Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and managing website content and graphics. Assists in the implementation and testing of designed products while providing limited guidance and instruction to interns. Additional information about the college can be found online athttps://colleges.utahtech.edu/science/.

Responsibilities

National Parks Visitor Use Data Project (15% of time)

• Develop user-centric designs that are tailor-made to accommodate the unique environments and needs of various National Parks like Zion and Yellowstone.

• Oversee design developments across diverse media, focusing on app interfaces, informative dashboards, and coherent signages, both digital and traditional.

• Create dynamic dashboards to portray real-time data on visitor movements.

• Conceive and refine sensors and interactive elements that can withstand diverse conditions, all while ensuring that the designs retain their intuitiveness and user-friendliness.

• Conduct regular usability and impact testing session to assess the efficacy and the environmental footprint of the design solutions.

Utah State Parks Project (70% of time)

• Lead the intricate process of crafting designs across digital and traditional media, focusing heavily on app development design and dynamic dashboard to user satisfaction and overall experience within the Recreation Services and Reservation System.

• Develop visually-appealing and informative signs and multimedia content.

• Conduct extensive user research, developing user personas, and creating user journey maps to understand the needs, preferences, and pain points of the end-users.

• Engage in continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to iterate and refine design solutions.

Project Research and Collaboration (15% of time)

• Conduct research and collaboration to understand the unique needs and constraints of state agencies, creating designs that are intuitive, accessible, and tailored to facilitate innovative transformations within the governmental context.

• Lead a team of diverse student and part-time designers in developing cohesive and insightful design solutions.

• Ensure that digital and traditional media synergize academic innovation with state operational requirements, leading to enhanced solutions within Utah’s governmental structures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field required. Certification in UX/UI design or related fields preferred.

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in web design or interface design required. A portfolio showcasing design work, including digital interfaces and websites, required upon request.

• Knowledge of web design principles, UX/UI design, and accessibility standards.

• Familiarity with web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and potentially back-end languages like Python, PHP, or Ruby.

• Hands-on experience with web framework applications and client-side code.

• Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

• Experience in testing and optimizing websites for different browser and devices.

• Knowledge of SEO principles and analytics tools.

• Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $72,000, with a desired start date of June/July 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsMay 29, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.

• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.

• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone

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