Product Designer - School of Computer Science - HCII Job at Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is looking for a full-time Product Designer to lead User Experience design for two education technology projects.
The
PLUS
- Personalized Learning Squared project aims to double the rate of math learning in middle school students, particularly those who have been historically underserved. This project is operated in collaboration with Carnegie Learning and Stanford University and is led by Prof. Ken Koedinger and Shiv Gupta.
The METALS Online program is providing learning science and education technology professional development e-learning courses drawn from the successful
METALS
graduate program.
We are looking for a dynamic Product Designer who can work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with faculty researchers, learning engineering subject matter experts, and other key stakeholders to understand, balance, and prioritize key UI/UX challenges and requirements.
- Work closely with product management, the engineering team, and other team members to understand detailed requirements.
- Research and develop user flows, personas, and other UX artifacts to facilitate the design process.
- Study usage by end consumers and regularly iterate on the platform experience.
- Creating design mockups and prototypes and working with software developers to implement and test designs.
Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a creative, dedicated, driven team, in a collaborative environment committed to technical innovation, inclusion, and work-life balance.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
- 3 years of experience working in a UX/UI design role
- Detail oriented and able to manage multiple ongoing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to implementing inclusive practices.
- Extensive experience in using UX design best practices to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design.
- Expertise in UX & UI software such as Figma is a must.
- Please share your portfolio link as part of your application.
Requirements:
- Successful background check
CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see
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regarding the university’s current COVID-19 mitigation requirements.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Web Design and Graphic Services
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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