Ux Designer

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing, the UX Designer holds a critical role in the Division of Marketing and Communications. This position is integral to crafting outstanding user experiences that not only align with UTEP’s mission but also adhere to web design best practices. The UX Designer collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams within the division, contributing to the development of cohesive and user-centric design solutions across various digital platforms.

Provide leadership and strategic direction to enhance and maintain modern standards of design, institutional branding, and user experience across all digital platforms.

Lead project management for user experience design components in web projects, ensuring seamless integration within project timelines while adhering to web design best practices.

Conduct thorough reviews of design translations with developers and project managers, ensuring the highest standards of design quality and consistency throughout project implementation.

Collect relevant UX data points to analyze the effectiveness of inquiries and marketing pages.

Design comprehensive prototypes and mockups, managing the development of associated templates in close collaboration with digital and marketing teams.

Perform analysis, gather user feedback, and leverage analytics to make informed, strategic content and design decisions. Participate in quality assurance for all digital marketing initiatives, providing constructive feedback.

Stay current with trends in digital design and advertising, applying innovative approaches to enhance design practices.

Ensure compliance with ADA guidelines to guarantee accessibility in all digital designs.

Understand and articulate the University Strategic Plan, showcasing how the Digital Marketing and Analytics team supports the plan.

Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, providing mentorship to team members, and cultivating a collaborative and growth-oriented design environment.

Provide general support to all initiatives within the Marketing and Communication division and undertake other assigned duties as needed.

Exhibits proficiency in relevant design tools including Adobe Creative Cloud apps such as: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe XD and Sketch, or Figma.

Displays a strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

Serves excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrates ability to understand audiences to enhance user experience and drive desired behaviors.

Knowledge of excellent wireframing and prototyping skills.

Executes advanced user knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Presents ability to receive and process feedback on marketing deliverables.

Performs user interviews and facilitates critique sessions.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Education required: Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, or another related field.

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Minimum Experience required: Two years of professional experience in UX design, interaction design, or a related field.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.