University of Washington

Office of Research

The University of Washington’s Office of Research has an outstanding opportunity for a Usability Analyst/Visual Designer with a strong background in visual communication and design.

Responsibilities:
The University of Washington receives more federal research funding than any other American public university.  Last year alone, over 5000 proposals were submitted and awards totaled over one billion dollars.  The Office of Research Information Service (ORIS) provides critical guidance, compliance documents, funding information, tracking tools, online application forms, and other related information.  The accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of such information ensures UW’s competitive advantage over peer institutions – making UW a great place to do research.  The Usability Analyst / Visual Designer will be responsible for improving the usability, navigability and credibility of various key Office of Research websites.

The Usability Analyst/Visual Designer will:

• Identify key performance indicators for user experience, then measure/collect, analyze and report on findings in order to optimize web usage and user satisfaction.
• Create sites that are visually compelling, easy to understand, and take into account user expectations and unit goals.
• Apply human–computer interaction and user-centered design principles to graphic elements, page layout, information architecture, and keyword selection to ensure that they are optimized for user performance.
• Develop templates and design pattern libraries based on style guidelines and graphic elements provided by UW Marketing.
• Assist with production support requests
• Manage productive relationships with clients, user groups, and others

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Visual Communications and Design, or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in visual communications design for the web
• 1+ years of incorporating user data into design decisions
• Online portfolio of visual design and usability projects

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

For a Complete Job Description: Req #: 64420
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=64420&szCandidateID=0&szReturnToSearch=1

How to Apply:  http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/howtoapply.html

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.  For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.