UI/UX Designer (part-time 28 hrs per week) presso Brigham Young University

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

UI/UX Designer (part-time 28 hrs per week)

Are you ready to make a difference? BYU’s UX/UI team impacts thousands of students, faculty, and staff every day! We use leading-edge systems and state-of-the-art technologies to support our nationally ranked university. BYU/OIT (Office of Information Technology) offers an increasingly diverse culture, where collaboration, friendship, and integrity add to a unique environment where people really care! If you are looking for stability, meaning, and an opportunity to help students with their experiential learning, then we need you!

Job Summary

The User Experience Team of the BYU Office of Information Technology is seeking to hire a part-time UI/UX Designer and Researcher. This is a part-time job with 28 hours per week. The employee may set their own schedule during 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. working hours. We have a team of full-time and student employees and are looking to augment our team with someone who can be available on a consistent basis. We are passionate about User Experience and fully support the Mission of BYU. We need someone who is similarly passionate, reliable and hard-working. We welcome applicants from any major and are interested in demonstrated skills and a love for UX. We have many opportunities for training and our new designer will have opportunities to grow.

OIT strives to provide the flexibility needed (both in schedule and remote work) to help employees maintain a great work-life balance.

You will work with real-world, leading-edge technology that serves the campus community while furthering your career. 

OIT provides regular training and coaching to help you grow your career and improve your skills. 

Plus, we have a LOT of FUN together! 

What qualifies you for this role

Education and Experience: 

This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill. If you have a lot of education, experience, and skill, we’ll compensate you accordingly. If you are early in your career, this could be a great opportunity for you, too. Different levels of pay are assigned depending on experience/education/skills.

Minimum Required: Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Minimum Preferred: Two or more years of direct experience in UI/UX design and development  

Skills, abilities, or knowledge preferred:

You are not required to have experience in all areas listed below. What you don’t know we can teach you. We are seeking the most qualified candidates; the more you have, the more likely you are to be selected. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.

• Working knowledge of UI/UX design principles and techniques 
• Experience with user testing and usability analysis 
• Familiarity with web-based information hierarchy and design 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects efficiently 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Experience creating storyboards, website mapping, journey mapping, etc. 
• Understanding of graphic design
• Familiarity with visual design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lucidchart 
• Experience with wireframing/prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD 
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS 
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies 
• A portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience creating user-centered design solutions 

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Level: 52-53
 

Approximate Starting Salary: $30.50 - $40.00 hourly, depending on qualifications

Your Application Consists of 4 parts:

1) Cover Letter (optional)

2) Resume

3) Share examples of your previous professional or academic UX work. This can be a portfolio site or you can send file to: [email protected]

4) This online application

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!