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Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.
As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a digital designer proficient in Figma with strong front-end fluency to join the Information Technology department in a teleworking arrangement. The Digital Designer will help promote Embry-Riddle through the design and implementation of user-focused solutions for websites, digital signs, email templates and other digital properties.
Reporting to the Director of Web Design, Experience and Optimization, this is a high-impact role for a strategic designer who combines strong visual execution with front-end technical fluency. This position focuses on leading the visual and user experience design of university digital properties using Figma and modern UX practices.
The Digital Designer will work with colleagues across the university to understand user needs, design and prototype user-friendly deliverables, and collaborate with the IT Development team to translate approved web designs into production-ready solutions. While front-end fluency is required, this role is centered on UX strategy, visual design systems and high-quality developer handoff.
The Digital Designer will collaborate with content, usability, accessibility, SEO/analytics and marketing staff to ensure designs and design components meet usability, accessibility and brand standards as well as digital best practices.
Information Technology provides a modern, collaborative environment with on-site amenities, professional development opportunities and a flexible summer work schedule. Working for Embry-Riddle entitles employees to a robust benefits package-from quality health care and retirement to generous education benefits.
Essential Job Functions

• Design and create reusable and scalable web components and digital assets for enterprise-wide systems. Consider ways to re-use or enhance existing components in designs, where applicable. Provide well-documented front-end specifications and supporting code as needed to facilitate implementation.
• Collaborate with university colleagues and IT partners to deliver functional, intuitive user experiences from concept through implementation, including research, mockups, prototyping and usability testing.
• Test all prototypes and designs for browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, accessibility compliance and usability best practices.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of the university's digital design system and asset library to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by leveraging emerging digital trends, tools and methodologies to enhance user experience and design effectiveness.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, User Experience or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in web design or front-end digital design.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in website design and mobile-first design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in content management systems; Sitecore and Sharepoint Online preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma required; proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud required.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS and working knowledge of JavaScript required.
• Knowledge of W3C web standards, ADA and WCAG 2.2 compliance standards, and usability best practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, consistently meeting deadlines and adjusting to evolving priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both cooperatively and independently.
• Innovative self-starter with the ability to assess problems and implement solutions.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Effective and clear communicator (written and verbal); comfortable presenting design concepts and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to support IT Core Values by focusing on improvement, believing in our team, learning from mistakes, being accountable for actions and showing determination, focus and tenacity.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311178. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Applicants are required to submit portfolios of relevant digital projects and designs.
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions-including hiring, promotions, compensation and other terms of employment-based on individual merit, qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
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