Duke University Hospital
User Interface Designer
Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Overview
The Creative, User Experience, and Accessibility Practice (CrUX) at Duke University is seeking a User Interface (UI) Designer to join our team in the Office of Information Technology (OIT). CrUX elevates end-user experience by integrating UX research, user-centered design, and accessibility into every project. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of the CrUX Practice.
Responsibilities
Produce strategic design resources for a variety of projects and needs across the university
Lead design ideation and/or brainstorm sessions for clients to understand requirements, design constraints, and set the design direction for individual projects
Effectively communicate with team members and clients to evaluate and interpret stakeholder and user needs and translate those into deliverables
Develop and present any manner of supportive deliverable: user flows, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, mock-ups
Work with broader CrUX team and clients to create assets, design UI components, page layouts and style guides for implementation by development partners
Develop time estimates for project deliverables; scope project requirements and remain attentive to project/task budgets, timelines, and follow-through
Collaborate with UX designer/information architects, developers, accessibility administrator, product managers, and other stakeholders on complex strategic challenges intersecting with the CrUX practice
Create and deliver learning experiences (workshops or self-paced resources) on UI and visual best practices, design methodology, design software, and creative partnership with UX
Generate design items such as infographics, flyers, logos, Zoom backgrounds, images, data visualizations, etc., as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and/or 4 years of relevant experience
Experience working within parameters of an existing brand and style guide to develop creative design solutions
Embraces a user-centered approach to design, invested in user behavior and outcomes
Skilled in ideation and creation around real customer problems or desires, resulting in effective stakeholder solutions
Deep familiarity with modern design tools, especially Figma
Strong visual fundamentals in color, typography, and component-based design
Familiarity with technical constraints and best practices for responsive web/mobile applications
Excellent adaptability and flexibility to quickly iterate or pivot design directions
Preferred Qualifications
Solid understanding of, or experience executing, competitive analysis, user experience research and usability testing methods
Interest in exploring and incorporating AI-driven tools (e.g., advanced features in Figma) to support innovation, efficiency, and creativity in UI design
An understanding of Git, Jira, and similar digital project-tracking frameworks, and basic CSS, but not necessarily how to code
Eye for choosing photography (from Duke’s collections) to visualize concepts
Experience in Higher Education
About Duke – Why Join Us At Duke’s Office of Information Technology, the CrUX team is committed to designing inclusive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly impact the Duke community by enhancing the usability and visual appeal of digital platforms across the university.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market:
Durham Nearest Secondary Market:
Raleigh
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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Responsibilities
Produce strategic design resources for a variety of projects and needs across the university
Lead design ideation and/or brainstorm sessions for clients to understand requirements, design constraints, and set the design direction for individual projects
Effectively communicate with team members and clients to evaluate and interpret stakeholder and user needs and translate those into deliverables
Develop and present any manner of supportive deliverable: user flows, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, mock-ups
Work with broader CrUX team and clients to create assets, design UI components, page layouts and style guides for implementation by development partners
Develop time estimates for project deliverables; scope project requirements and remain attentive to project/task budgets, timelines, and follow-through
Collaborate with UX designer/information architects, developers, accessibility administrator, product managers, and other stakeholders on complex strategic challenges intersecting with the CrUX practice
Create and deliver learning experiences (workshops or self-paced resources) on UI and visual best practices, design methodology, design software, and creative partnership with UX
Generate design items such as infographics, flyers, logos, Zoom backgrounds, images, data visualizations, etc., as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and/or 4 years of relevant experience
Experience working within parameters of an existing brand and style guide to develop creative design solutions
Embraces a user-centered approach to design, invested in user behavior and outcomes
Skilled in ideation and creation around real customer problems or desires, resulting in effective stakeholder solutions
Deep familiarity with modern design tools, especially Figma
Strong visual fundamentals in color, typography, and component-based design
Familiarity with technical constraints and best practices for responsive web/mobile applications
Excellent adaptability and flexibility to quickly iterate or pivot design directions
Preferred Qualifications
Solid understanding of, or experience executing, competitive analysis, user experience research and usability testing methods
Interest in exploring and incorporating AI-driven tools (e.g., advanced features in Figma) to support innovation, efficiency, and creativity in UI design
An understanding of Git, Jira, and similar digital project-tracking frameworks, and basic CSS, but not necessarily how to code
Eye for choosing photography (from Duke’s collections) to visualize concepts
Experience in Higher Education
About Duke – Why Join Us At Duke’s Office of Information Technology, the CrUX team is committed to designing inclusive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly impact the Duke community by enhancing the usability and visual appeal of digital platforms across the university.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market:
Durham Nearest Secondary Market:
Raleigh
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
#J-18808-Ljbffr