UX Designer – Remote, Design System & Research Focus

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a User Experience Designer to illustrate and communicate complex design solutions, create flows, wireframes, prototypes and high fidelity UI specs. The role partners with UX researchers and analytics to align designs with data and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities include contributing to the Digital Design System, prototyping in Adobe XD, and preparing designs for frontend implementation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience required.
Experience applying digital accessibility principles to design work.
Experience designing for Drupal or component-based digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the university's Digital Design System with accompanying detailed design specifications.
Creates, designs and prototypes using Adobe XD and related programs to enhance templates and modules within UAB's CMS and digital platforms.
Incorporates user feedback, technical constraints, and usability research findings into design mockups and prototypes.
Prepares designs for implementation by front-end developers and collaborates closely to test and provide feedback.
Assists UX Research team with user research and data from metrics to improve user experience by creating user-centered designs.
Builds storyboards to conceptualize designs and convey project plans.