Oxford University Press
UX/UI Designer
Oxford University PressAustralia2 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven UX/UI Designer to join our Product team. This full-time, ongoing position offers a unique opportunity for a capable and highly motivated individual to join our award-winning team and work for one of the world’s largest and most respected educational brands.

The successful applicant will be responsible for creating user-centred UX and UI design for the Company’s customer-facing platforms. We aim to increase educator and learner user engagement and user satisfaction, and to enhance teaching and learning experiences to support achievement of education outcomes.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work with the Head of Digital Product and Digital Product Leads to ensure digital product vision is clear and reflected in all UX and UI designs. Plan and prioritise design work according to business priorities.
  • Develop and maintain collegial relationships and productive working practices with internal and external stakeholders. Work in partnership with others with an open mindset and can-do attitude.
  • Lead and advocate for inclusive, aesthetically appealing, and intuitive user interface design of Company’s customer-facing platforms.
  • Understand the needs of our educator and student users and how best to translate their needs and preference into design solutions, making sure that each component of the product is in its most logical, accessible place and that multi-step processes are streamlined and intuitive.
  • Working within existing design systems and using tools such as Figma
  • Coach and mentor other team members on user-centred, inclusive and accessible design practices.

 

About You 

Essential: 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in UX/UI design strategy and delivery, creating accessible and inclusive design
  • Advanced proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools – static, interactive, and digital
  • High proficiency with Figma and design system application
  • Advanced proficiency and work experience with HTML, CSS and front-end frameworks
  • Extensive experience designing with adherence to WCAG 2.1 (or later) accessibility guidelines
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and always meet deadlines
  • Works successfully independently and as part of a team

  

Benefits:

  • Two work-from-home days per week and rostered Friday afternoons off (fortnightly)
  • Access to contemporary offices and facilities close to Southern Cross Station
  • Varied learning and development opportunities
  • The opportunity to support Skyline Education Foundation through our Workplace Giving Program
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program, including an EAP available to you and your family
  • Other enterprise level benefits including Long Service Leave at 5 years, 2 days of paid Volunteering Leave and Study Leave per year and more

 

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion and ensures equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples and from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience, and community connections. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your participation.

 

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