Senior UX Designer at Western Governors University

Job description

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 408 Pay Range: $118,900.00 - $178,500.00 Job Description Senior UX Designer WGU is looking for a Senior UX Designer who can turn complex problems into thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys moving from early research and rough concepts through prototyping, testing, and high-fidelity design, while using real user feedback to make decisions quickly. The team is shifting its focus from smaller UX updates toward bigger opportunities that can meaningfully improve experiences for WGU and its students. You’ll help shape new experiences and offerings while continuing to enhance existing features, bringing a research-driven, collaborative, and iterative approach to the work. What You’ll Do Lead UX and UI design for new and existing web experiences, moving from early concepts and rough designs through prototypes and high-fidelity solutions. Conduct early user research to understand problems, uncover user needs, and inform design direction. Rapidly prototype and test different design approaches with users, incorporating feedback into subsequent iterations. Create user-centered designs in Figma for web experiences across mobile and desktop. Partner with web operations, testing, creative, marketing, WGU colleges, and corporate teams to develop experiences, tests, and personalizations. Apply accessibility, UX/UI, and mobile-first design best practices, maintaining current knowledge of accessibility standards. Present designs to stakeholders, guide design decisions, and collaborate across teams to move work forward. What You’ll Bring 4 years of experience with UX design. 4 years of experience with design software such as Figma. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. Strong experience designing and working through rough concepts to high-fidelity designs. Experience conducting user research, testing designs, and working through prototypes with users. Demonstrated understanding of UX and UI standards, mobile web design, accessibility, and user-centered design. A portfolio demonstrating relevant UX/UI design work. Bonus Points Knowledge of CMS systems such as AEM. 4 years of in-house or agency experience as a UX/UI designer with a focus on web experiences. Experience or interest in AI. Experience in Lieu of Education Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement. What to Expect At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. Provide a portfolio link with your application. Meet virtually with the hiring manager. Participate in an additional virtual interview round with the team. Attend an onsite interview and walk through work you have completed with a small group. Work Location This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work. Visa Sponsorship While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Travel Requirement This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements. #LI-SB1 Position & Application Details Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave. How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday. Additional Information Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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Must-haves

Grade: Technical 408
Senior UX Designer
What You’ll Do
Lead UX and UI design for new and existing web experiences, moving from early concepts and rough designs through prototypes and high-fidelity solutions.
Conduct early user research to understand problems, uncover user needs, and inform design direction.
Rapidly prototype and test different design approaches with users, incorporating feedback into subsequent iterations.
Create user-centered designs in Figma for web experiences across mobile and desktop.
Partner with web operations, testing, creative, marketing, WGU colleges, and corporate teams to develop experiences, tests, and personalizations.
Apply accessibility, UX/UI, and mobile-first design best practices, maintaining current knowledge of accessibility standards.
Present designs to stakeholders, guide design decisions, and collaborate across teams to move work forward.
What You’ll Bring
4 years of experience with UX design.

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of CMS systems such as AEM.
Experience or interest in AI.
Experience in Lieu of Education
Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
What to Expect
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
Provide a portfolio link with your application.
Meet virtually with the hiring manager.
Participate in an additional virtual interview round with the team.
Attend an onsite interview and walk through work you have completed with a small group.
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

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