A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The UX/UI Designer is responsible for content deployment and maintenance, and application of user experience best practices on Communications and Marketing-owned websites. They will ensure that website pages display the intended content and functionality, and have strong visual impact. They will participate in front-end design and development and user research on evolving projects under the guidance of senior web team members. As a member of the team, this person performs a wide variety of web and digital duties to create highly-engaging and usable experiences for our audiences. They will work regularly in collaboration and partnership with almost everyone in the office, but at the same time exercise initiative and independent thinking to accomplish tasks.
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
60% Website Maintenance, Content and Governance
20% Design and Development
20% User Testing Research & Discovery
Not a perfect fit. Every candidate brings a unique mix of knowledge and experience. If you meet most of the required qualifications, please consider applying.
The Michigan Engineering Office of Communication & Marketing operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a MOBILE position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus one day per week and working remotely the rest of the week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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UX/UI Junior Designer
Web Designer/Admin Inter
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-Time
Regular
Exempt
College Engineering
CoE Communications & Marketing
5/25/2023 - 6/08/2023
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00
Information Technology
