UI/UX Designer - 141939

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department embodies the university's tradition of excellence as a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. Ranked in the top 15 nationwide, the department is dedicated to research, education and overall excellence.

CSE has approximately 80+ faculty FTE, 20+ professional researchers, 50+ staff in career/casual titles, 150+ tutors, and 175+ TAs. There are over 1,700 undergraduate students enrolled in 4 majors, with annual enrollments of 25,000+. The department has a graduate education program with over 1,000 students (~350 PhD students and over 900 Master's students).

The Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI) is created to design and deploy next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems/platforms and is hosted by the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department. The CSE department is a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. LEI will be the home for state-of-the-art research and development in next-generation AI systems and platforms.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The UI/UX Designer supports the design and refinement of AI-powered adaptive tutoring platforms for learners, instructors, and administrators or other AI-powered platforms. Applying user-centered design methods, the designer improves interfaces; develops interaction patterns for AI-enabled tutoring, feedback, and progress tracking; and creates prototypes and visual solutions that advance usability, accessibility, and consistency. The position collaborates with engineers, AI/ML practitioners, educators, and other stakeholders to align designs with learning goals, user needs, and technical capabilities. The designer also creates logos, icons, illustrations, and other graphic assets and helps establish a coherent visual identity across platforms, websites, presentations, documentation, and outreach materials.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Understanding of the user-centered design process (user research, user needs assessment, user modeling, design, usability evaluation and developer relations).

• Understanding of design principles, guidelines and relevant policies including web accessibility standards.

• Skills in diagramming, prototyping and using design tools.

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Effective time management skills.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Preferred: Basic web and / or software development skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools.

• Experience with editing web sites, or web site production and publication. High level of proficiency and experience in detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated experience with communication, collaboration, and working closely with researchers to understand, plan and prototype, and develop web pages.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing dynamic websites.

• Please note: This is a 60% to 100% Career appointment.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Overtime may be required.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.