User Experience UI Designer

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University of Idaho is hiring a User Experience UI Designer to improve digital experiences across enterprise applications serving students, faculty, and staff. The role involves designing compelling user interfaces, developing cohesive design systems, creating graphics and illustrations, and ensuring accessibility and usability on various university platforms.

Highlights

Design high-fidelity mockups and prototypes using Adobe XD or Figma.
Create custom illustrations, icons, and graphics with Adobe Illustrator.
Develop and maintain design systems for multiple university applications.
Conduct usability and accessibility testing with provided tools and checklists.
Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to gather feedback and iterate designs.
Support limited UX research and assist in analyzing testing results.
Contribute to improving the MyUI platform’s user experience.
Part-time position up to 20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters, flexible scheduling.
Compensation at $18.00 per hour.
Requires current University of Idaho undergraduate or graduate student in a relevant design field with proficiency in Adobe XD or Figma and Adobe Illustrator, plus a strong UI/UX portfolio.

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Posting Details

Classification Information

Posting Number	STH002199P
Employee Category	Student/Temporary

Position Information

Position Title	User Experience UI Designer
Location	Moscow
Division/College	Information Technology Services
Department	Enterprise Applications
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Pay Range	$18.00/per hour
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Work Schedule Summary	The position is part-time for up to 20 hours during Fall and Spring semesters, the job is flexible around your schedule. If you are working on a degree related to the UX/UI field and have a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences at University of Idaho we have a unique, fun, and rewarding opportunity for you!

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary	Come help us design and improve the digital experience at the University of Idaho! The Information Technology department at the University of Idaho is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to help create exceptional user experiences across our enterprise applications. You’ll work on various platforms that serve our students, faculty, and staff – from student dashboards to support portals – ensuring each interface is intuitive, visually appealing, and accessible. We need a skilled designer to create compelling user interfaces, develop cohesive design systems, craft custom graphics and illustrations, and ensure our digital solutions are both visually compelling and functional across all university platforms. The position is part-time for up to 20 hours during Fall and Spring semesters, the job is flexible around your schedule. If you are working on a degree related to the UX/UI field and have a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences at University of Idaho we have a unique, fun, and rewarding opportunity for you! Duties Include: Assist in applying high-level insights from existing UX research and help identify any additional user needs in collaboration with stakeholders. Support limited-scope UX research efforts to better understand student and stakeholder needs during testing. Contribute to feedback sessions by helping document findings or sketch out quick solutions—wireframes or notes—to support iteration. Collaborate with the development team by providing testing feedback that informs design and workflow improvements. Help plan and carry out usability testing for current features; assist in analyzing results and summarizing findings for the team. Participate in reviewing the user experience of the MyUI platform to ensure it continues to meet student needs and expectations. Assist with accessibility testing by following provided checklists and tools to verify that new or existing content supports all users, including those with disabilities. Other duties as assigned

Position Summary

Come help us design and improve the digital experience at the University of Idaho!

The Information Technology department at the University of Idaho is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to help create exceptional user experiences across our enterprise applications. You’ll work on various platforms that serve our students, faculty, and staff – from student dashboards to support portals – ensuring each interface is intuitive, visually appealing, and accessible.

We need a skilled designer to create compelling user interfaces, develop cohesive design systems, craft custom graphics and illustrations, and ensure our digital solutions are both visually compelling and functional across all university platforms.

The position is part-time for up to 20 hours during Fall and Spring semesters, the job is flexible around your schedule. If you are working on a degree related to the UX/UI field and have a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences at University of Idaho we have a unique, fun, and rewarding opportunity for you!

Duties Include:

Assist in applying high-level insights from existing UX research and help identify any additional user needs in collaboration with stakeholders.
Support limited-scope UX research efforts to better understand student and stakeholder needs during testing.
Contribute to feedback sessions by helping document findings or sketch out quick solutions—wireframes or notes—to support iteration.
Collaborate with the development team by providing testing feedback that informs design and workflow improvements.
Help plan and carry out usability testing for current features; assist in analyzing results and summarizing findings for the team.
Participate in reviewing the user experience of the MyUI platform to ensure it continues to meet student needs and expectations.
Assist with accessibility testing by following provided checklists and tools to verify that new or existing content supports all users, including those with disabilities.
Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Job Duty Function	Provide design support by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities	Create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes using Adobe XD or Figma for various university applications Design custom illustrations, icons, and graphics using Adobe Illustrator to enhance user interfaces Develop and maintain consistent design systems across multiple enterprise platforms Create wireframes and user flows to communicate design concepts effectively Create design specifications and assets for development handoff Work on diverse projects ranging from student-facing applications (like MyUI) to internal support portals Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and technical constraints Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and university brand guidelines Contribute to the visual identity and overall user experience strategy for IT applications
Percentage Of Time	100
Essential/Marginal	Essential

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications	Current University of Idaho undergrad or graduate student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, human computer interaction, or related design fields Proficiency in either Adobe XD or Figma for UI/UX design work Experience with Adobe Illustrator for creating custom graphics, icons, and illustrations Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design work and custom illustration capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date	07/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Position will remain open until a pool of qualified applicants are identified. Please include a letter of qualifications addressing how you meet the qualifications in this job description. Applications received on or before July 20, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52086

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Are you a current UI degree seeking student?
- yes
- no

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
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