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Company Name : University of Washington
Company Location : Seattle, WA 98195
Job Position : UX DESIGNER
Job Category : Jobs in Washington
Job Description :
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public. Read our latest Annual Report to learn more.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a
UX Designer.
The UX Designer is part of the Digital Products division of KUOW. The department is tasked with transforming KUOW into a digital media powerhouse. This role will advocate for the users of KUOW digital properties and channels, extolling the value of UX internally and delivering delightful experiences. The UX designer will be expected to provide subject matter expertise for the organization, while leading design and exploration efforts in a fast-paced agile environment.
The UX Designer is responsible for maintaining web applications and delivering iterative user experience design and mixed methods research that provide solutions for growing and nurturing KUOW’s digital audience.
Responsibilities
Designing Solutions
Utilizing user research and data, design mobile-first, reliable, usable, and intuitive solutions in a number of mediums, including lo- and high-fidelity designs, user flows, process improvements and information architecture, while maintaining the digital style guide used to ensure consistency across websites and apps owned by KUOW. The UX Designer brings the ability to execute on end-to-end practices beginning with research and realizing design specifications that can be independently handed off to developers for build.
The UX Designer maintains the digital style guide used to ensure consistency across websites and apps owned by KUOW. The UX Designer partners with Marketing to ensure brand compliance when adapting elements such as brand fonts (sizes/weights) and colors for optimal display on devices. The UX Designer ensures that a flexible brand-compliant system is maintained that meets accessibility standards and also interaction patterns unique to digital form factors.
Research and Analytics
In partnership with Analytics and Marketing teams, utilize qualitative and quantitative data from user research, A/B testing and business analysis to drive improvements. Evaluate competitive and innovative approaches to identify best practices and encourage innovation. Coordinate, execute and evaluate user testing activities.
Design Review & Documentation
The UX Designer is responsible for reviewing screens throughout the sprint lifecycle and providing the final sign-off on release decisions. The UX Designer will partner with the Product Manager to create the user stories and acceptance criteria related to designs delivered as a part of iterative design delivery in the Agile Scrum process
Design Validation during Development
Partner closely with the development team to consult on challenges that arise when implementing designs, update design specs to match decisions made during implementation, and validate all experiences before they are passed through cross-device testing.
Requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or closely related discipline and Four years of related experience to include proven experience with visual and interaction design, information architecture and optimizing UX/UI for websites and applications.
Knowledge of design systems, taxonomies, digital asset management, HTML/CSS/JS, Agile Scrum process A/B testing experience.
Experience working closely with development teams.
Self-starter, empathetic to users, passionate about accessibility and usability
Excellent communication, writing, organizational and client service skills
Experience designing news and information content for digital platforms a plus, but not required
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND RACIAL EQUITY KUOW and the University of Washington are equal opportunity employers. KUOW is dedicated to building a culturally and ethnically diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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