What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Designer position at Urban Land Institute?
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 45,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, regional, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of ULI is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The UX Designer (User Experience Designer) leads the planning and creation of engaging member experiences across ULI's web and digital application portfolio. ULI strives to create more meaningful and memorable user experiences through continuous improvement processes leveraging the latest in technology with an empathetic eye for our member's perspective. A successful user experience provides a frictionless connection between ULI's business objectives and ULI member's needs.
The UX Designer will analyze current and potential websites and applications to provide actionable recommendations based on user experience best practices. Working with product owners across ULI, the UX Designer will craft product solutions, collaborate with development partners, and engage with stakeholders. User interface will also be considered to ensure consistent experience across various platforms. The UX Designer will seek feedback through workshops and focused user-research activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Leads the design for new experiences and improvements of existing web and digital application experiences.Consulting with stakeholders to understand their business goals and objectives.Discover and built usage scenarios for how members engage with ULI applications.Creating member-centered designs by understanding business requirements, and accounting for stakeholder feedback.Incorporating member feedback, usage metrics, and usability findings into designs that enhance user interface and user experience.Continual, collaborative engagement with product owners, development partners, and ULI leadership.Lead design presentations to product team, members, and ULI leadership in order to solicit feedback.Advocates for design solutions, highlighting inputs that influenced the decisions including ULI and member goals, demographic and usage data, and research findings.Delivers work that's not only user-friendly, aesthetically engaging, but which also produces results.QUALIFICATIONS :
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to convey ideas to different levels of stakeholders.Ability to understand business metrics and translate ULI goals and objectives into positive digital experiences.Knowledge of industry tools like Adobe, Zeplin, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, Figma, Invision, and Sketch.A "can-do" mindset and problem-solving skills to find solutions to user interface challenges.Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.Analytical mind with business acumen.Ability to work both independently and in a team.Capable of working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs.Attention to detail and foundation in information design.Understanding of best practices for web-based information architecture and design.Working knowledge of usability principles and techniques.EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceFocus on Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) a plus.Professional certifications in UX Design a plus.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
ULI has a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; vacation leave; and a retirement plan. Compensation is commensurate with experience. For more information, click here.
To apply, please follow the link below. Please submit a résumé and a letter of interest.
ULI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion / creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, non-citizenship or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, or any other status protected by applicable law.
EOE / m / f / d / v. No relocation reimbursement is offered at this time.
