Oit Ux/Ui Designer

UX/UI Designer

The Office of Information Technology is seeking a full-time User Experience Designer. We are looking for a candidate with previous UX experience who can add a fresh perspective and innovative ideas. We realize that people come to the field of UX from many majors and job opportunities, so your portfolio and completed Design Challenge (see below) will show your skills and understanding.

Essential Functions (what you'll be doing):

• Design and administer usability tests; improve websites and applications based on usability testing result
• Determine content for websites and applications, maybe in collaboration with clients
• Participate on project teams, providing UX/UI expertise
• Supervise and mentor student employees as assigned
• May lead project teams
• Design websites and applications that facilitate the business process
• Design user interfaces for websites and applications (web or mobile), which may include: researching, gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, debugging, documenting, etc.
• Create programming style guides for developers

If you find this appealing, then you are going to love working at BYU:

As a BYU* employee in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), your contributions will add to the overall success of BYU. You can and will make a huge difference in the lives of students, faculty, and staff. You will work in an increasingly diverse workplace where colleagues are collaborative, provide mentoring, and offer friendship. OIT also provides regular training and coaching to help you grow your career and improve your skills. OIT strives to provide the flexibility needed to help employees maintain a great work-life balance. Plus, we have a LOT of FUN together!

What BYU can offer you:

• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• 13 calendar holidays
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• On-campus parking
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• No-cost participation in a retirement savings program
• Wellness programs
• Discounts at the BYU Store and on the many events at BYU
• ...And much, much more.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Free UTA passes for you and your dependents
• 401k matching
• 22 vacation days and 12 sick days accrual

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Education and Experience:

Different levels of pay are assigned by the department depending on experience/education/skills and business needs.

Intermediate UX/UI Designer (Level 53): Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. ($66,000 to $86,000 approximate starting salary range)

Senior UX/UI Designer (Level 54T): Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. ($79,500 to $103,000 approximate starting salary range)

Skills, abilities, or knowledge needed:

You are not required to have experience in all areas listed below. What you don’t know we can teach you. We are seeking the most qualified candidates; the more you have, the more likely you are to be selected. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Formal training/demonstrated skills (Portfolio or Design Challenge) in:

• Audio Cues
• Icons
• Colors
• Logos
• Photos
• Animation- web interactions
• Motion Design
• Style sheets

Other desirable skills:

• Project management skills
• Knowledge of HTML
• Design application experience in Adobe XD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch or similar applications
• Proficiency and experience with applicable design programs
• Skills in video editing, icon creation, web page design, and training materials design/development

Design Challenge

In addition to submitting the online application, resume, and cover letter on https://yjobs.byu.edu/ , please EMAIL the Design Challenge and link to your portfolio to [email protected]. (You may attach previous work samples to your email if you do not have an online portfolio.) Design Challenge and portfolio are due by the closing date of the job posting.

Show us your skills! We have found that giving all applicants the same Design Challenge is the fairest way to see what you know, how you think, and what your design work looks like. Of course, your portfolio still matters, so send a link to your portfolio in the email or attach work samples. We hope that you read and follow the directions and give us a chance to see how you approach User Experience Design.

• BYU – Brigham Young University, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Provo, Utah. For more information and to understand BYU’s mission, go to byu.edu.

For more information on the benefits and culture of the Office of Information Technology, go to oitcareers.byu.edu.

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 06/05/2023
Pay Level: 53/54T
Approximate Starting Salary: Depends on qualifications. See Education and Experience section above for the approximate starting salary range.
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.