Job Description

Title: Web Designer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Structure: 3-month contract with possibility to extend or convert to full-time (must be located in or willing to relocate to Salt Lake City to be eligible for conversion)

Overview:

WGU is looking for a talented Web Designer with a strong UX focus to support its digital presence. This role primarily involves managing website visuals, resizing images, and refining headers for improved user experience. While not a complete redesign, the designer will help ensure the university’s web content is visually appealing and intuitive for users. The ideal candidate is proficient in Figma for light design work and has experience collaborating with content teams. If converted to full-time, this position will require four days of in-office work per week.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Resize and optimize images for web publishing
• Adjust and refine headers and layout elements to enhance UX
• Collaborate with content specialists to ensure visual alignment
• Support personalization efforts by designing content snippets
• Maintain consistency in design across newly published web pages
• Assist with additional design projects as workload allows

Must-haves:

• Basic web design experience with a UX-centered approach
• Ability to size and format images for web compatibility
• Familiarity with design software, ideally Figma
• Experience refining layout elements for improved website usability
• Proven experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Plusses:

• Exposure to personalization tools such as Tealium or VWO
• Workfront experience for project collaboration
• Basic HTML knowledge to assist with minor adjustments
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining a polished website experience

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