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The Nature Conservancy · 22 hours ago

User Experience Designer

The Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a User Experience Designer to execute end-to-end UX design processes, ensuring engaging and accessible user experiences across their digital marketing properties.

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Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end UX design process including research, design, testing and implementation
Support user experience (UX) activities to explore and serve user needs, including creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups and assets for user research and testing
Support user and usability testing amongst TNC's core audience to garner feedback that will lead to further optimizations
Support the expansion, maintenance, and refinement of TNC's web component library for its digital systems
Draft user stories and requirements for new website features and components
Report or log enhancement updates for website components that will optimize for accessibility and usability
Support web production quality assurance upon web deployment releases, ensuring builds function and look as expected
Opportunity to cross collaborate with different teams and departments, as well as working independently on assigned tasks and projects
Document and share UX updates and best practices from studies/findings to marketing colleagues as an effort to scale UX learnings
Continuously enhance design skills, knowledge of digital design trends, and remain current with technological advancements within the creative industry
Travel occasionally for training or retreats
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

UX design processUser researchPrototyping wireframesWeb accessibility standardsFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteUser flowsContent management systemsCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree related field and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience cultivating and managing client/customer relationships
Experience writing, editing and proofreading
Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in design-related discipline is a plus: Human-Computer Interaction; Communications Design; Information Technology; Design Planning; Graphic Design; or equivalent
Has a portfolio demonstrating UX design and/or research process
Proficient knowledge of design tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and/or other related software
Strong user experience design background with a focus around web design
Experience in designing user flows and wireframes
Experience in user research and testing
Knowledgeable about designing for responsive states, especially optimizing for mobile
Familiar with Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
Experience reviewing quantitative data from tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to help identify or prioritize items in need of optimization
Experience working with content management systems (e.g. Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, or equivalent)
Adaptable and eager to learn new design tools, processes, and software
Multi-lingual skills appreciated; multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred
Knowledge and application of current and evolving UX trends and marketing strategies
Ability to work in a team-based environment with internal and external partners
Strong problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Relevant technology skills required to prepare presentations
Practical knowledge of marketing and branding principles
Strong collaborator and a team player, while also being able to work independently

Benefits

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits

Company

The Nature Conservancy

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The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$120.09M
Key Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
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Matt Merrifield
CTO
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