Western Governors University hiring UX/UI Designer for B2B Marketing in Jacksonville, Florida, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

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The UX/UI Designer in the Sales Enablement departments work on multiple projects that come together into a seamless suite of sales, tech, and marketing resources for the partner sales team at WGU. The designer uses writing, design, technology, as well as relationship with consultants and vendors to complete B2B-focused sales collateral and to provide resources, sales processes, and training to the Strategic Partnership Managers, Vertical Owners, and Academy Product Owners. The designer interfaces with leaders in marketing, partnerships, regional operations, and ed Tech to deliver an engaging user experience and products. Innovation, design, communications, and functionality are key components to the success of this role.

Job DescriptionEssential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Create visually impressive UX and UI designs for web desktop, responsive, and mobile applications.
• Drive and apply design processes.
• Understand the user-base who will be working on the application and design the UX and UI accordingly.
• Quickly create mockups, prototypes, and wireframes that reflect the business needs.
• Build finished screens using the developed prototypes that can be re-used across multiple lines of business.
• Rapidly produce multiple possible approaches for internal use, usability testing, presentation to customers, and demos.

Create web and mobile optimized graphics as needed by various team members.

• Lead/participate in brainstorming sessions to elicit business requirements by talking to stakeholders.
• Maintain an appropriate balance between performance and content delivery.
• Apply best-practice UX and UI design skills to create proof-of-concepts, mockups, and prototypes.
• Work with other developers to ensure technical feasibility of designs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design principles
• Understanding of B2B value propositions and how to write content for consultative sales
• Expert in visual graphic design and proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Mastery over Color Theory, Typography, Layout/Composition, grid systems, animation/transitions
• Very good understanding of Data Visualization and Data representation
• Proven ability to artistically conceptualize a multi-product UI framework.
• Ability to implement high performance and high availability web applications.
• Solid communication skills, including the ability to initiate and run meetings and comfortable working with different teams within the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and a feeling of pride and ownership over the quality of our product.
• Proficiency in design tools such as: Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Invision, etc.

Job Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales or B2B Marketing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions in English
• Outstanding design shown in a portfolio that demonstrates the required skills. Experience in UI design for high performance/high availability web and mobile applications.
• Experience in designing User Interfaces for Enterprise scale products.
• 2+ years of experience in Project management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong portfolio work showing excellence in design and functionality; heavy consideration given to candidates showing strength in portfolio-work.

Role can be hired at a higher level commensurate with experience, education and qualificationsPhysical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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 circ*mstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Pay Range: $84,900.00 - $127,300.00

WGU will accept applications for this position until 06/11/2024

How to apply: apply online

Full-time Regular Positions (FT classification, standard working hours = 40)This is a full-time, regular position 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 paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

The University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.