UX/ Web Designer

Maryville University Of Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Saint Louis, MO

Educational Services

About the position

Maryville University is seeking a motivated and creative UX and Web Designer to enhance the University's digital presence. This role focuses on improving user experience across various digital platforms, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and effective communication with a diverse audience of students, faculty, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of user interfaces for digital properties including websites, mobile apps, and interactive tools.
• Collaborate with the Director of Brand Activation to align designs with brand standards and communication strategy.
• Participate in user research discussions to understand needs and behaviors, informing design decisions.
• Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate design concepts.
• Optimize web pages for performance and maintain websites regularly.
• Ensure designs function across various browsers and devices, maintaining graphic standards and brand consistency.
• Collaborate with content creators to integrate visual design with content strategy.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Track latest trends in UX and incorporate them into operations to enhance user experience.
• Review digital assets for compliance with WCAG AA accessibility standards.

Requirements

• Experience with data-driven UX design and tools for analytics.
• Proficiency in UX design software such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar tools.
• Strong presentation skills to effectively present work and articulate design decisions.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and the capabilities and limitations of web technologies.
• Knowledge of Wordpress and themes with a page builder such as Salient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design.
• Experience in Salesforce platforms, including Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other visual design tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in UX design, including internships or academic projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in web design, including internships or academic projects.