UX/UI Designer

WGU (Western Governors University) is seeking a UX/UI Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling digital experiences across web and mobile applications. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.

About the role

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in the Salt Lake City, Utah office.

Responsibilities

• Create visually impressive UX and UI designs for desktop, responsive web, and mobile applications.
• Drive and apply user-centered design processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Research and understand user needs to create intuitive and effective experiences.
• Rapidly develop wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts that align with business goals.
• Build reusable design patterns and finished screens that can be leveraged across multiple products and business areas.
• Lead or participate in brainstorming sessions and stakeholder discussions to gather and refine requirements.
• Partner with developers to ensure the technical feasibility, performance, and quality of design solutions.
• Occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of UX/UI design experience.
• Outstanding design portfolio demonstrating strong UX and UI design capabilities.
• Experience designing user interfaces for high performance, high availability web and mobile applications.
• Experience designing user interfaces for enterprise-scale products.
• In-depth understanding of UX and UI design principles.
• Understanding of HTML 4/5 and CSS 2/3 across browsers and screen resolutions.
• Expertise in visual graphic design and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Mastery of color theory, typography, layout and composition, grid systems, and animation/transitions.
• Strong understanding of data visualization and data representation.
• Proven ability to conceptually design multi-product UI frameworks.
• Ability to contribute to high performance and highly available web application experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a sense of ownership and pride in product quality.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, and similar platforms.

Bonus Points

• Broad knowledge of project management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in both design quality and functionality.
• Experience presenting design concepts, prototypes, and user-centered solutions to stakeholders and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition.

Pay

$91,000 - $136,400 (Grade: Professional 310)