InteractiveUser Experience Designer

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 60000 - 65000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Digital Platforms and Web Development the Interactive/User Experience Designer is a key member of the Digital Platforms team within Marketing and Communications. This role collaborates closely with the Lead Interaction Designer and key stakeholders to enhance the user experience across Advancements digital platforms. Using UX methodologies - including user surveys persona development data analysis user testing and iterative design - the designer will translate user needs into improved digital products. Success in this role requires strong partnerships with developers and content creators to ensure an inclusive holistic approach to Virginia Techs digital presence. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to facilitate good conversation interviews and stakeholder engagements. It also requires demonstrated experience in UX design and research principles web and email development digital accessibility mobile and responsive design and familiarity with current trends in both web and email communications.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in design visual communication interaction design human-computer interaction or related field; or Bachelors degree with experience equating to an advanced degree

Relevant experience in digital design with a portfolio that demonstrates both UX and interactive/visual design.

Proficiency in prototyping and design tools (Figma Adobe XD Sketch or equivalent).

Strong digital graphics/visual storytelling skills (Adobe Creative Suite data visualization interactive graphics).

Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility (WCAG standards) and responsive design.

Ability to translate complex information into clear engaging digital experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with front-end coding (HTML CSS JavaScript) for prototyping or interactive storytelling.

Experience in higher ed nonprofit or large-scale institutional digital platforms.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$60000 to $65000

Hours per week

Review Date

November 16 2025

Additional Information

Emergency personnel.

Unable to Sponsor Work Visas.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Candidates must a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate relevant experience and skills.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Job DescriptionReporting to the Director of Digital Platforms and Web Development the Interactive/User Experience Designer is a key member of the Digital Platforms team within Marketing and Communications. This role collaborates closely with the Lead Interaction Designer and key stakeholders to enha...