Penn Foster
Senior User Experience Designer
Penn Foster, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
Department
HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)Department Information
The Better Health by Design group, under the collaborative direction of Drs. Holden and Werner, has a joint presence in Bloomington, Indianapolis, and online. Research and development in the Better Health by Design group is highly interdisciplinary, applying expertise from social and behavioral sciences, systems engineering and informatics, human-centered design and evaluation, and the health professions. Topics addressed include: medication safety; mobile health, sensors, and other technology; healthy aging and disease prevention; family caregiving for people with dementia; participatory design of interventions; clinical trials to test interventions; and social determinants of health and health equity.More information about the Department of Health & Wellness Design in the School of Public Health-Bloomington at Indiana University may be found here.Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities:Creates compelling user-centered design for websites, web applications, apps, blogs, social media, and other digital platforms, using established design systems and optimizing the user interface, usability, and user experience.Leads execution of formative and summative research to gather input and feedback directly from intended end users and other stakeholders.Coordinates and communicates with software development team and content experts to ensure on-time deliverables.Participates in all research activities related to the design and evaluation of digital products.Trains, supervises, and guides direct reports including internal design, development, and research personnel.Directs others to ensure the proper formatting, naming, storage, and updating of physical and digital assets.Coordinates and communicates with research Principal Investigator(s) and study teams.General Responsibilities:Creates interaction models, user task flows, UX deliverables, usability studies, and UI specifications utilizing user-centered design methodologies.Consults with project owners and/or clients and performs requirements analysis.Provides creative design solutions that enhance the visual experience for users.Contributes to documentation standards and promotes UX design best practices.Ensures that all UX designs comply with university UX design standards.May serve as project leader; often provides guidance to junior peers.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.EDUCATIONRequired:
Bachelor's degree (graphic design, human-centered interface design, or related field preferred).Preferred:
Master's degree (human-centered interaction, human factors, computer science or engineering, UX design, or related field preferred).WORK EXPERIENCERequired:
5 years of experience designing and testing digital solutions for real-world use by diverse stakeholders.SKILLSProficient communication skills.Maintains a high degree of professionalism.Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Highly thorough and dependable.Strong understanding of interface design and visual design principles.Proficient understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or visual design software.Knowledge of and experience with good user-centered design methods.Understanding in one or more of the current design tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Axure).Familiarity with accessibility best practices.Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment.Additional Information
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana. This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule.Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IUTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Job Classification
Career Level: AdvancedFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Information TechnologyJob Family: User ExperiencePosting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.Contact Us
Request Support
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Telephone: 812-856-1234
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)Department Information
The Better Health by Design group, under the collaborative direction of Drs. Holden and Werner, has a joint presence in Bloomington, Indianapolis, and online. Research and development in the Better Health by Design group is highly interdisciplinary, applying expertise from social and behavioral sciences, systems engineering and informatics, human-centered design and evaluation, and the health professions. Topics addressed include: medication safety; mobile health, sensors, and other technology; healthy aging and disease prevention; family caregiving for people with dementia; participatory design of interventions; clinical trials to test interventions; and social determinants of health and health equity.More information about the Department of Health & Wellness Design in the School of Public Health-Bloomington at Indiana University may be found here.Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities:Creates compelling user-centered design for websites, web applications, apps, blogs, social media, and other digital platforms, using established design systems and optimizing the user interface, usability, and user experience.Leads execution of formative and summative research to gather input and feedback directly from intended end users and other stakeholders.Coordinates and communicates with software development team and content experts to ensure on-time deliverables.Participates in all research activities related to the design and evaluation of digital products.Trains, supervises, and guides direct reports including internal design, development, and research personnel.Directs others to ensure the proper formatting, naming, storage, and updating of physical and digital assets.Coordinates and communicates with research Principal Investigator(s) and study teams.General Responsibilities:Creates interaction models, user task flows, UX deliverables, usability studies, and UI specifications utilizing user-centered design methodologies.Consults with project owners and/or clients and performs requirements analysis.Provides creative design solutions that enhance the visual experience for users.Contributes to documentation standards and promotes UX design best practices.Ensures that all UX designs comply with university UX design standards.May serve as project leader; often provides guidance to junior peers.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.EDUCATIONRequired:
Bachelor's degree (graphic design, human-centered interface design, or related field preferred).Preferred:
Master's degree (human-centered interaction, human factors, computer science or engineering, UX design, or related field preferred).WORK EXPERIENCERequired:
5 years of experience designing and testing digital solutions for real-world use by diverse stakeholders.SKILLSProficient communication skills.Maintains a high degree of professionalism.Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Highly thorough and dependable.Strong understanding of interface design and visual design principles.Proficient understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or visual design software.Knowledge of and experience with good user-centered design methods.Understanding in one or more of the current design tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Axure).Familiarity with accessibility best practices.Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment.Additional Information
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana. This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule.Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IUTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Job Classification
Career Level: AdvancedFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Information TechnologyJob Family: User ExperiencePosting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.Contact Us
Request Support
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Telephone: 812-856-1234
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