Fordham University · 9 hours ago
IT Systems and Services Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expFordham University is a Jesuit University located in New York, offering a distinguished education to over 16,000 students. The IT Systems & Services Designer is responsible for the end-to-end design of IT systems and services, enhancing user experiences while collaborating with cross-functional partners to realize design visions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Defines and executes long-term design strategy aligned with business objectives and drives design thinking methodology across the organization
Identifies opportunities for innovation and leads exploratory design initiatives
Establishes and evolves design standards and best practices and ensures consistent, high-quality design implementation
Owns end-to-end design process for major product initiatives
Creates comprehensive design systems that scale
Develops user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
Applies data analytics to inform design decisions
Leads design sprints and innovation workshops
Leads design reviews and provides constructive feedback
Fosters a culture of design excellence and innovation
Provides thought leadership, champions design thinking, and has a strong desire to create meaningful and relevant experiences
Explores emerging technologies and their design implications
Builds and maintains design team processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in design, Computer Science, or a relevant field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems and services design
Demonstrated in-depth abilities in user interface design
Experience leading Human-AI Interaction design strategy
Experience in design research, prototyping, and testing designs with customers
Demonstrated expertise in turning design research into tangible, actionable design outcomes
Effective communication and presentation of design rationales to stakeholders
A portfolio demonstrating solutions that represent the most user-centric intersection of content, business, technology, and design
Expert knowledge of mobile user-centered design principles, UX Design best practices, trends, and emerging conventions for iOS, Android, and Web
Proficiency in modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
High degree of creativity and problem-solving
Strong conceptual, visual, and analytical skills
Preferred
Masters degree in design, Computer Science or relevant field
Relevant industry certifications
Strong collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to drive consensus on design decisions across multiple teams
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and constraints and develop optimized, practical solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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