UX Designer
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Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.
We are looking for a wellrounded user experience (UX) designer to join our team.As a UX designer at Nelnet youll craft intuitive usercentered digital experiences by applying established design system patterns and identifying opportunities where new solutions are needed. Youll collaborate across teams to solve real user problemsdrawing on research insights workflow analysis and a deep understanding of system constraints. The ideal candidate combines creative thinking with strong technical awareness and problemsolving skills translating complex requirements into clear functional designs that scale.
Design intuitive usercentered experiences using our established design system ensuring consistency scalability and efficiency across products.
Identify when existing patterns meet user and business needsand when a new pattern may be required. Collaborate with the design system team to propose enhancements or additions.
Translate complex problems into clear user flows wireframes prototypes and design specifications that support both user goals and system constraints.
Partner with product owners and stakeholders to define design goals and translate requirements into impactful user experiences.
Collaborate closely with developers UX leads researchers and content strategists to ensure accurate implementation and alignment with user needs.
Apply sound UX principlesinteraction models accessibility usability heuristicswhen designing within and around systemprovided components.
Clearly communicate design rationale and present work to product teams engineering partners and business stakeholders for feedback and alignment.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a 5C Federal security clearance are required for this role.
Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both inoffice and remote work. This model promotes a positive worklife balance and culture enabling inperson collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes a 3/2 (inoffice/workfromhome) split for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change based on manager discretion.
Please note: Applications must include portfolio work to be considered.
Annual starting salary range for this role: $85000$110000
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in User Experience Graphic Design HumanComputer Interaction or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience designing business enterprise web applications or new digitalproducts.
Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum development environment and working within sprint teams.
Solid understanding of Figma including use of shared libraries components and prototypes to design within an established design system.
Familiarity with HTML CSS React Angular to support effective collaboration with developers and understand design feasibility.
2 years of experience as a UX/Interaction designer or related experience.
COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Strong portfolio featuring design work that showcases visual and interaction design
Expert knowledge of interface and interaction design
Experience and knowledge of UX best practices
Proficiency in Figma including use of components libraries and prototyping features; familiarity with other tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) a plus
Ability to design within an established design systemreusing patterns when appropriate and identifying gaps that require new solutions
Sound design fundamentals: color theory visual hierarchy typography and iconography
Experience designing responsive experiences for mobile tablet and desktop
Experience creating design deliverables such as wireframes prototypes or visual specs that align with componentbased design system.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and a commitment to inclusive design practices
Exhibit flexibility curiosity and ability to embrace complex design problems
You should be able to:
Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including developers product owners researchers and accessibility specialists
Act as a continuous learneropen to feedback and committed to improving both your work and the overall user experience
Present your work with confidence and clarity to a variety of audiences grounding design decisions in user research data and system constraints
Communicate regularly and constructively with stakeholders and end users to ensure alignment and relevance
Understand accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and apply them in your design work to ensure inclusive compliant experiences
Our benefits package includes medical dental vision HSA and FSA generous earned time off 401K/student loan repayment life insurance & AD&D insurance employee assistance program employee stock purchase program tuition reimbursement performancebased incentive pay short and longterm disability and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.
Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting ator.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
