Senior UX Designer Job at National Geographic Society in Washington

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior UX Designer role at National Geographic Society. At the National Geographic Society, we believe in the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to change the world. The Senior UX Designer will play an important role in bringing this vision to life, leading current and future digital initiatives at the Society. They lead analysis and design of holistic, desirable, and curated experiences with and for our stakeholder communities, including Explorers, Educators, Youth, and Donors.

The Senior UX Designer provides a model of IA, User Research, and Product Design skills to enhance the Society’s digital products and storytelling tools, while innovating toward new, user-centered experiences. Using Lean, Agile, Design Thinking, and Atomic Design, they collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Content, and programs to contribute toward the Society’s mission to illuminate the wonder of the world. As a key, cross-functional member of the Society Digital Team, they plan and own design and research projects ranging from improving a holistic design system and designing impactful products to conducting research studies and sharing insights across the organization.

They will be an energetic facilitator working with the UX Director to document processes, guidelines, and install best practices that emerge from their work for the rest of the UX design team.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects using generative or evaluative research and design techniques that provide stakeholders with multiple user-centered approaches to understand contexts, problems, and outcomes. (15%)
• Provide interaction designs for the evolving Society product suite with an eye toward driving outcomes for the Society and its key constituencies, aligned with organizational goals. (25%)
• Collaborate with Product Designers and Engineers to create prototypes, web apps, and digital products; facilitate design work with business stakeholders across the National Geographic. (25%)
• Create test scripts and plans for staff and user-facing experiences; conduct tests and facilitate analysis; report on insights for current and future product designs. (25%)
• Keep up with current trends and best practices in the marketplace; document and share new research and design techniques so other UX designers can apply your methods. (10%)

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the humanities with a specialization in UX, HCI, or product design.

Minimum Years And Type Of Experience

4+ years of experience.

Necessary Knowledge And Skills

The Society’s UX Design team requires the ability to innovate and think in many systems simultaneously. The Senior UX Designer will balance consistency with customization, reusability with innovation, and stay true to the National Geographic brand. They will use data and user feedback to ensure that the UX is holistic, desirable, and curated as defined by the Society’s UX Design Team Values.

• Solid understanding of Atomic Design, Object Oriented UX, Inclusive or Modular Design principles
• Solid understanding of value for diverse perspectives in design or research work
• Demonstrable understanding of IA methodologies, Interaction Design best practices, Qualitative User Testing, multivariate (A/B) testing, responsive/mobile design, and thinking facilitation
• Team-oriented, energetic, results- and delivery-focused with ability to meet deadlines
• Experience using Miro or similar tool to present user experience flows with mockups or wireframes and solicit feedback from product managers, end users, and stakeholders
• Ability to understand and visualize multiple scenarios and user states simultaneously
• Expert-level online portfolio including site maps, user flows, and lo- and hi-fidelity prototypes
• Experience working in an agile or Lean UX development methodology

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
• Experience working in either media or nonprofit sectors is a plus

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position is $108,300.00 - $114,000.00.

The Society provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; 401(k) with matching after 6 months; flexible PTO (up to 22 days/year, prorated); 10 days sick leave; paid holidays and winter break; parental leave; fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; and various discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Remote – Our Remote designation includes staff who must work in another location in the U.S. or abroad, such as regional leads for Education and International teams. Staff may also be designated as Remote by their supervisors (with approval by the Senior Team lead) when beneficial to NGS and the employee.

Qualifications and eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time