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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a UI/UX Designer to join our marketing team and help in creating effective user experiences for our marketing websites and shaping our online presence. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience with user interface and user experience design, content architecture, visual design principles, and have a strong design portfolio. If you are looking for a way to utilize your fresh and creative abilities in our Marketing and Communications department, we want you to apply!
Please add 6 samples of design work to your application for our review.
As a UI/UX designer, a typical day might include the following:
Create new user interface designs for use on the web.
Work within design system to apply existing SEL styles and methods to new web projects.
Work closely with web and graphic designers, developers, writers, and project managers to ensure websites support overall company business strategies.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the SEL design system.
Ensure web designs and projects are built and tested in a manner consistent with user-centered design principals, including low- and hi-fidelity prototyping, usability testing, functional testing, and alignment with best practices.
Participate with designers in formal and informal design critiques. Be a constructive member of the design team.
Participate in UX research activities to fully characterize the customer and advocate for user needs.
Confidently communicate design intent and rationalize design decisions to stakeholders.
Define, measure, and improve website design, development, and maintenance processes.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if you have:
An A.S. or B.S. degree in web design, interactive media, graphic design, or related program or equivalent work experience
5+ years demonstrable experience designing user interfaces for web and mobile
Strong visual design portfolio with relevant UI/UX work.
Demonstrable experience with modern HTML and CSS web design patterns, including mobile and responsive websites.
Strong knowledge of information architecture
Works well in a team environment, able to collaborate, critique, receive critique, and clearly/creatively communicate design rationale
Experience designing within established design system.
Experience working on multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work on projects independently as well as with a team.
Ability to continuously learn and communicate technical information.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).
Location
Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Marketing Designer $58,200.00 - $91,200.00. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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