Digital Designer

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Job Description
** Embry-Riddle:
Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
** As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
** The Opportunity
** Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a digital designer proficient in Figma with strong front-end fluency to join the Information Technology department in a teleworking arrangement. The Digital Designer will help promote Embry-Riddle through the design and implementation of user-focused solutions for websites, digital signs, email templates and other digital properties.

Reporting to the Director of Web Design, Experience and Optimization, this is a high-impact role for a strategic designer who combines strong visual execution with front-end technical fluency. This position focuses on leading the visual and user experience design of university digital properties using Figma and modern UX practices.

The Digital Designer will work with colleagues across the university to understand user needs, design and prototype user-friendly deliverables, and collaborate with the IT Development team to translate approved web designs into production-ready solutions. While front-end fluency is required, this role is centered on UX strategy, visual design systems and high-quality developer handoff.

The Digital Designer will collaborate with content, usability, accessibility, SEO/analytics and marketing staff to ensure designs and design components meet usability, accessibility and brand standards as well as digital best practices.

Information Technology provides a modern, collaborative environment with on-site amenities, professional development opportunities and a flexible summer work schedule. Working for Embry-Riddle entitles employees to a robust benefits package—from quality health care and retirement to generous education benefits.
** Essential Job Functions
*** Design and create reusable and scalable web components and digital assets for enterprise-wide systems. Consider ways to re-use or enhance existing components in designs, where applicable. Provide well-documented front-end specifications and supporting code as needed to facilitate implementation.
* Collaborate with university colleagues and IT partners to deliver functional, intuitive user experiences from concept through implementation, including research, mockups, prototyping and usability testing.
* Test all prototypes and designs for browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, accessibility compliance and usability best practices.
* Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of the university’s digital design system and asset library to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
* Lead continuous improvement efforts by leveraging emerging digital trends, tools and methodologies to enhance user experience and design effectiveness.
** Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!**
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* Health Benefits:

** Experience comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier,…