UX/UI Digital Experience Designer

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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Position Summary
New York Tech is seeking a creative, detail-oriented UX/UI & Digital Experience Designer to join its Strategic Communications team. This position will help shape and enhance the university's digital presence by creating intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling experiences across websites, email communications, interactive publications, and campus digital displays. Working collaboratively with the creative team, web developers, content creators, and marketing stakeholders, the designer will deliver cohesive, user-centered digital experiences that strengthen the New York Tech brand and support institutional and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities

Website UX/UI Design

* Design intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging user interfaces for the university's websites, landing pages, and digital properties.

* Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.

* Improve website navigation, information architecture, usability, and user journeys.

* Collaborate with web developers and content teams to translate design concepts into functional, accessible digital experiences.

Design Systems & Visual Consistency

* Develop, maintain, and expand reusable design components, templates, and libraries in Figma.

* Establish consistent design patterns and visual standards across university websites and digital communications.

* Create scalable design solutions that support efficiency, accessibility, and brand consistency.

* Prepare organized, developer-ready design files and specifications.

Email Design & Template Development

* Design, build, and test responsive email templates using Delivra or comparable email marketing platforms.

* Develop reusable email templates and modular components for recruitment campaigns, newsletters, announcements, and other university communications.

* Optimize email layouts for mobile responsiveness, accessibility, readability, and engagement.

* Test and troubleshoot email formatting and rendering across major email clients and devices.

Interactive Publications & Digital Content

* Design and produce interactive digital publications, including viewbooks, brochures, reports, and other marketing materials, using Foleon or similar platforms.

* Create engaging layouts that incorporate multimedia, interactive elements, and responsive design principles.

* Develop reusable publication templates that maintain visual consistency and streamline production.

Digital Signage & Campus Displays

* Design and produce branded digital signage content for campus displays, building entrances, and other university locations.

* Create static and, as needed, animated graphics supporting university events, announcements, recruitment, and institutional initiatives.

* Develop adaptable templates and prepare production-ready assets for various screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions.

* Ensure signage is visually engaging, legible, and consistent with university brand standards.

Accessibility, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

* Apply user-centered design principles, responsive design best practices, and accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA.

* Evaluate existing digital experiences and recommend improvements informed by user feedback, usability findings, and performance insights.

* Collaborate with the creative team, web developers, and university stakeholders to translate project requirements into effective design solutions.

* Present design concepts, incorporate feedback, and participate in design reviews and quality assurance.

* Coordinate with the Art Director on project priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

* Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high standards of creativity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in UX/UI design, graphic design, digital media, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

* Minimum of three years of professional experience in UX/UI, web, or digital experience design.

* Advanced proficiency in Figma, including Auto Layout, components, variants, design libraries, and interactive prototyping.

* Strong portfolio demonstrating responsive website design, UX/UI thinking, and high-quality visual execution.

* Experience creating and maintaining reusable design systems, components, and templates.

* Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing responsive email templates within an email marketing platform.

* Strong understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, information architecture, and responsive design.

* Knowledge of web accessibility standards and user-centered design principles.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, marketers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

* Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Delivra, including email template development, reusable modules, and testing.

* Experience with Foleon or comparable interactive digital publishing platforms.

* Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, particularly for email template customization and troubleshooting.

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.

* Experience designing digital signage, motion graphics, or large-format digital displays.

* Familiarity with content management systems, website analytics, and usability testing.

* Experience in higher education or a similarly complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

*Position may be based at either the Old Westbury or the New York City campus.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.