Associate Experience Designer

**Together we are powering the future of Higher Education**Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world.We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,700 customers and reaching over 26 million students in 50+ countries.We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.**About the opportunity**Are you passionate about design, empathetic, and decisive?Are you driven by a desire to improve student and other higher ed experiences?Do you believe great design + collaboration = team success?If so, keep reading; we'd love to chatEllucian is the market leader in higher ed technology, helping more than **** institutions in 50 countries with their student information system (SIS), ERP, and wide range of other technology needs_._ Our mission is to help higher education institutions harness the power of their data to drive equitable outcomes across the entire student lifecycle."How do we do deliver on this mission?Through a deep understanding of student and institutional needs, state of the art SaaS solutions, and modern experience design.Join our team of talented designers and researchers and work side by side with product managers and engineers who are passionately aligned in this mission.You'll help us execute directly on our design goals while you gain valuable experience in software design and development processes, higher education, and grow in your career as a user experience professional.**Where you will make an impact**What are the main responsibilities?- Work on cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver a cohesive user experience through innovative and interactive design solutions- Production of aspirational mock-ups, functional wireframes, screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements (iconography, gestures, behaviors, transitions, animations) and final asset production- Support user research activities, including usability testing, heuristic evaluations and user interviews- Participate in brainstorming and concept development- Leverage modern web technologies to define innovative user interfaces and interaction models that result in improved user productivity and operational efficiency- Effectively communicate your concepts, design rationale, and research findings to the team- Simplify complex ideas and communicate with teams across the company- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines**What you will bring**What skills and experience do they need for this role?- 0-2 years of digital user-centric design experience- Must have strong online portfolio and examples of work and/or school projects- Strong knowledge of current design industry best design processes, methodologies and trends- Experience with Figma, Sketch, or similar design tools.- Strong communication skills, oral and written; able to engender trust and respect of peers and stakeholders- Ability to manage multiple priorities, consistently meet deadlines and champion projects from concept to completion within a fast-paced environment- A great attitude and a good team player- A focus on continued learning- Understanding of global and inclusive design best practices, with a focus on providing design that meets WCAG AA 2.1 complianceBonus points for experience w/ HTML, CSS, & JavaScriptLI-MH1LI-Remote**Additional Information**:**Req ID**:******Hiring Type**:Full - Time**Level of Experience**:Entry-Level**Remote**:Yes**Travel Required**:None