Senior UI/UX Designer

At the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Job Description

Position Overview : A center in the University of Kansas helps public agencies develop high-volume, highly scalable, and multi-device-compatible Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications to meet public needs.

Our flagship program is the Kite Suite, a SaaS-based testing platform used by multiple state departments of education. Incorporating the latest innovative software technology solutions, the Kite Suite can deliver a variety of test items, including custom simulation and technology-enhanced item types, in a variety of ways so that students with a wide range of skills and abilities can access the assessments and their related content.

ATS is looking for a Senior UI / UX Designer to turn our software into easy-to-use products for the students and educators that use the Kite Suite and associated websites.

Using established design standards, the UI / UX Designer will work with ATS developers to coordinate development and delivery of new and existing features.

This includes gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components. We want to create both functional and appealing features that address our clients' needs and help us grow our customer base.

You will ensure that all elements of the user experience are optimized for improved usability, usefulness, and exceptional visual design.

The successful candidate will evidence a passion for delivering adaptive and creative solutions to UI / UX design problems by staying up to date with best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and developers.
• Work directly with developers to coordinate development and delivery of new or existing application features.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets.
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g., images, sketches, and tables).
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness).
• Ensure consistent layout and theme across the suite of applications.
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images.

Other Duties (10%)

• Provide leadership on projects.
• Attend meetings.

Position Requirements

This position allows for a hybrid work location for well-qualified candidates. Schedule will require work onsite 2-3 days per week, depending on project load and timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with design software and wireframe tools, specifically Adobe XD.
• Portfolio of design projects.
• Six years of relevant experience.
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the educational software field.
• Bachelor's degree in software design or computer science.
• Experience and preference for a collaborative work environment.
• Effective skills to communicate with various stakeholders.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Portfolio of design work
• 3 Professional References

Include a hyperlink to your portfolio of design work in your cover letter or resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Timeline

Review of applications begins on May 21, 2024, and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.

Contact Information

Lisa Braun, [email protected]

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $71,000, commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8-5

Anticipated Start Date

Monday, June 10, 2024

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities.

Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

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