University of Denver is looking for a Senior User Experience Designer – Marketing & Communications in Denver, CO

The Division of Marketing and Communications serves as a
strategic advisor to partners and units across campus; purposefully
fulfilling partner’s goals and objectives, helping to increase
knowledge, support enrollment and engage students, alumni, faculty
and staff. The division proactively shapes the University’s brand
and optimizes the University’s reputation internally and externally
in a transparent manner. The Division of Marketing and
Communications shares the many stories of how the University and
its people are improving the human condition, for the purpose of
advancing the University’s strategies.

Position Summary

The University of Denver’s Division of Marketing and
Communications is seeking a highly versatile and experienced User
Experience designer. As the visual design and UX lead on the
digital team, the Senior UX Designer will be tasked with leading
the identification, translation, and execution of client and
institutional goals as they relate to digital initiatives.

Candidates must have a high level of experience in graphic/user
experience design and web asset development. This will include
visual requirements gathering and documentation from all
stakeholders and internal/external clients. The Senior UX Designer
will create wireframes, prototypes, and coordinate project
development using a hybrid-agile methodology between internal and
contract Graphic Designers, Front-end developers, Back-end
developers, product vendors and agency partners, according to
specifications and on time. This individual will also work closely
with the Division’s Digital Asset Manager. It is critical that
candidates are adept in working in highly collaborative, fast-paced
environments. An exceptional level of attention to detail is a
must. We are seeking an experienced team member who knows UX best
practices, can document them, and ensure all IA/UI/UX/Graphic
design follows those detailed specifications.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a primary and lead designer for Division’s Digital
  team, including video editing, photo editing, and illustration
• Responsible for conceptual Ideation & Art Direction related
  to numerous digital properties (Web, Mobile, Social Media, Email,
  Blogs, Digital signage and wayfinding)
• When appropriate, lead creative discovery sessions with
  department
• Analyze user experience problems and create design solutions
  that meet business goals
• Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis,
  customer feedback, and usability findings
• Recognize and predict use cases and user interaction, and
  design intuitive solutions to support them
• Define information architecture and develop wireframes
• Build Interactive Prototypes for the unit assets
• Assume overall User Interface design of Web assets,
  incorporating usability, comprehensive workflows, and applying best
  standards
• Work directly with external unit stakeholders, department
  stakeholders, designers, developers, and vendors to coordinate the
  building of unit websites
• Stay abreast of UX trends, as well as corporate and industry
  standards looking for creative ideas
• Participate in user testing and design research to gain insight
  into UI / UX
• Direct and manage UX/Design contractors to ensure University
  brand guidelines are closely followed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to take feedback constructively and iterate on designs and
  ideas from multiple stakeholders with differing opinions
• Understanding and experience in user-centered design process
• Creative thinker who can effectively innovate big ideas and
  also work out all the details
• A passion for championing UX and innovation within an
  organization
• Experience moving designs throughout an agile development
  process, including monitoring and reporting progress in an Agile
  software program (i.e. Redbooth, Rally, Jira)
• High-fidelity wireframe and prototyping experience
• Skilled in using design, wireframing, and use case tools (i.e.
  Adobe Creative Cloud, Axure RP, usertesting.com)
• Excellent interaction design skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery or AngularJS a
  plus)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all
  stakeholders (i.e. developers, leadership, vendors, contractors,
  and end users)
• Experience with Project Management software (i.e. Asana)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or military
  training in graphic design, marketing, computer science, or other
  related fields
• 5+ years of UI / UX, graphic, and visual design in a corporate
  or agency context

Preferred Qualifications

• UX Certified

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials
by 4:00pm (MST) April 24, 2018.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The following documents are required to be fully
considered for this role:

• Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Portfolio

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity
of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women,
minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with
disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory
completion of a criminal history background check.