Senior UI/UX Designer

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Cambridge, MA

About the position

The Senior UI/UX Designer at Harvard Medical School will play a crucial role in developing AI-driven data visualization tools and user interfaces for a multi-year project funded by the US government. This position focuses on ensuring that the user experience and interfaces meet the needs of a diverse community of scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders. The designer will utilize advanced user research techniques, create wireframes and high-fidelity mockups, and collaborate with software developers and researchers to achieve project goals. The role also involves coordinating with other UI/UX designers and developing processes for design work within the HIDIVE Lab.

Responsibilities

• Function as subject matter expert to frame, scope, and lead multiple interdisciplinary projects using a collaborative approach
• Develop detailed UX specifications and documentation
• Develop and annotate user flows, journeys, and personas
• Create intuitive interfaces and interaction layers using best practices, the latest web trends and all available tools to augment the user experience
• Illustrate design ideas with clear storyboards, process flows, sitemaps, prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
• Create text content and images for digital screens
• Ensure work delivery, including accurate estimation, time management, & communication
• Manage multiple UI/UX design projects simultaneously in collaboration with developer lead, project lead, R D manager, and the principal investigator
• Represent the university internally and externally
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of UI/UX design work including user studies, user interface design, and evaluation
• Comprehensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with user interface and user experience research and design techniques
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with website analytics and analysis (e.g., Matomo and Google Analytics)
• Expert knowledge of Figma or state-of-the-art user interface design tools
• Strong graphic design skills and experience in creating visual identities
• Hands-on experience with GitHub or other collaborative version control systems
• Working knowledge of the web application development life cycle
• Experience with IRB protocols for human subjects research
• Understanding of basics of molecular biology and biomedical research is helpful but not required
• Motivation for mentoring junior team members, interns, and trainees and collaborating with peers across multiple sites

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred but not required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on-campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.