Web Designer

Overview

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a creative front-end Web Designer to join the Information Technology department in a teleworking arrangement. The Web Designer will help promote Embry-Riddle through the design, development 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, the Web Designer will create user-centric, visually pleasing, responsive and accessible experiences for our website and digital properties. They will work with colleagues across the university to understand user needs, design and develop user-friendly deliverables, and collaborate with the development team to implement approved designs. The Web Designer will work with content, usability and accessibility staff to ensure designs and design components meet usability, accessibility and brand standards, as well as digital best practices.

Applicants are required to submit portfolios of relevant digital projects and designs.

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.

• 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!

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off: 18 days of personal leave in your first year, plus 9+ paid holidays.

Note:

The job description describes responsibilities related to: designing, developing, and implementing user-focused web and digital properties; ensuring usability, accessibility, and brand standards; collaborating with content, usability, and accessibility staff; and working with the development team to implement designs.

Required Education and Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, User Experience, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in web design or front-end digital design

• Demonstrated experience designing mobile-first, responsive, and accessible websites

• Portfolio of relevant digital design projects required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in web design and front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and Java Script

• Experience using content management systems (Sitecore and SharePoint Online preferred)

• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud

• Working knowledge of W3C web standards, ADA, and WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance

• Strong understanding of usability, UX principles, and digital best practices

• Ability to design scalable, reusable web components for enterprise-level platforms

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet…