User Experience UI Designer

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking a part-time User Experience UI Designer to craft pixel‑perfect interfaces for student dashboards and internal portals. You will create mockups in Adobe XD or Figma, develop cohesive design systems, and contribute illustrations that align with the university’s visual identity across multiple platforms.

The role targets current UI/UX or design students who can collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure accessible, intuitive experiences for students,

Qualifications

• Current University of Idaho undergrad or graduate student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, human–computer interaction, or related design fields.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑fidelity mockups and prototypes for university applications.
• Design interfaces and illustrations to enhance student dashboards and portals.
• Develop cohesive design systems across enterprise platforms.
• Ensure accessibility standards and brand guidelines are met.
• Collaborate with developers to provide feedback and iterate on designs.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Accessibility awareness

Education

Pursuing design degree at University of Idaho

Tools

Adobe XD

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

User Experience UI Designer

Location: Moscow, ID

Schedule: Part‑time, up to 20 hours during Fall and Spring semesters, flexible around your schedule.

Position Summary

Come help us design and improve the digital experience at the University of Idaho! The Information Technology department at the University of Idaho is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to create exceptional user experiences across our enterprise applications. You’ll work on various platforms that serve our students, faculty, and staff – from student dashboards to support portals – ensuring each interface is intuitive, visually appealing, and accessible.

We need a skilled designer to create compelling user interfaces, develop cohesive design systems, craft custom graphics and illustrations, and ensure our digital solutions are both visually compelling and functional across all university platforms.

Duties Include

• Assist in applying high‑level insights from existing UX research and help identify any additional user needs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support limited‑scope UX research efforts to better understand student and stakeholder needs during testing.
• Contribute to feedback sessions by helping document findings or sketch out quick solutions—wireframes or notes—to support iteration.
• Collaborate with the development team by providing testing feedback that informs design and workflow improvements.
• Help plan and carry out usability testing for current features; assist in analyzing results and summarizing findings for the team.
• Participate in reviewing the user experience of the MyUI platform to ensure it continues to meet student needs and expectations.
• Assist with accessibility testing by following provided checklists and tools to verify that new or existing content supports all users, including those with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑fidelity mockups and prototypes using Adobe XD or Figma for various university applications.
• Design custom illustrations, icons, and graphics using Adobe Illustrator to enhance user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain consistent design systems across multiple enterprise platforms.
• Create wireframes and user flows to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Produce design specifications and assets for development handoff.
• Work on diverse projects ranging from student‑facing applications (like MyUI) to internal support portals.
• Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and technical constraints.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and university brand guidelines.
• Contribute to the visual identity and overall user experience strategy for IT applications.

Position Qualifications

• Current University of Idaho undergrad or graduate student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, human‑computer interaction, or related design fields.
• Proficiency in either Adobe XD or Figma for UI/UX design work.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator for creating custom graphics, icons, and illustrations.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design work and custom illustration capabilities.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.