Junior UX Designer

About Us:

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS’) is among the largest 100 pension systems in the United States. INPRS serves the needs of approximately 473,000 members and retirees representing approximately 1,244 employers, including public universities, school corporations, public safety, municipalities and state agencies. The Indiana Public Retirement System is a public pension fund who manages approximately over $50 billion in assets, making it one of the largest in the United States. We are located in the heart of the city, in downtown Indianapolis, near the circle & across the street from our monumental state house. This position will allow a flexible (hybrid) work arrangement, but will require Indiana state residency. This position is not eligible for H-1B or any other kind of temporary or permanent sponsorship for work authorization by the Indiana Public Retirement System. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Why Join:

INPRS’ believes that people are the foundation of our success. It takes people with different backgrounds, ideas, and strengths to be successful. Balance in life is important. We strive to have a flexible and supportive environment while not sacrificing service to our members. We pride ourselves by modeling a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. Our mission. “As fiduciaries, educate stakeholders, collect necessary contributions, and prudently manage member assets to deliver promised defined benefit and defined contribution benefits and services”.

Your Impact:

This individual is the organization’s digital communication subject matter expert, leading INPRS in effective stakeholder engagement through all appropriate forms of website digital communication and UX design standards. They also provide design expertise and best practices recommendations to team members within communications and ensure other departments meet INPRS’ branding and design guidelines. This includes channels such as the secure and public websites, online interactive applications and tools, the INPRS Connect site, social media channels, videos, and targeted e-mails.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in conducting user research and usability testing
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for digital products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers
• Ongoing, proactive maintenance of INPRS public website and other external and internal digital communications channels
• Contribute to the design of intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces
• Help maintain and evolve our design system
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design critiques
• Stay updated on UX trends and best practices

Job Requirements:

• Some knowledge of HTML/CSS/Javascript and responsive design is preferred
• Familiarity with UX best practices
• Knowledge and/or experience with research best practices and the ability to translate research into solutions
• Proficient in prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Solid grasp of user-centered design principles
• Familiarity with accessibility standards

Core Competencies:

• Portfolio demonstrating your design process and skills
• Ability to make innovative decisions based on INPRS’s mission, values, and vision, as well as voice of the customer research and feedback.
• Ability to lead high-profile projects and advocate for best practices within subject matter expertise.
• Strong confidence and competence in computer use, including ability to self-learn new applications and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to learn, grow and achieve. Knowledge, education, etc.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in digital communication, UX, human-computer interaction or related field.
• Training and experience with website maintenance and design (HTML, CSS), standard UX strategies, and UX principles.
• 0-2 years of experience in leading effective digital communication initiatives.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible Work Arrangement (3 days in-person & 2 days remote)
• Healthcare coverage (medical / dental / vision)
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Prescription coverage
• Employer funded retirement plan (pension plan)
• Deferred compensation plan (employer and/or employee contribution plan)
• Flexible spending account
• Work/life balance (37.5 hours weekly)
• 12 paid holidays; 14 during election year
• Paid leave (personal, sick, vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional credential reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Employer-paid downtown parking

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application and resume for review. For more information about our organization, please visit our INPRS Careers Page: https://www.in.gov/inprs/careers.htm.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

Indiana Public Retirement System has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.