Digital Experience Designer
Fossil Distance Learning Program, Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
Overview
Distance Learning Solutions Inc. is a growing, innovative, and customer-centric educational technology company. We partner with Fossil School District 21J to deliver educational services through the Fossil Distance Learning Program, supporting virtual school students with a proven, service-driven model. Service is at the core of everything we do. Our team cares about students, families, and colleagues. Because families choose us, white-glove service delivered with professionalism and a positive attitude is an expectation of every employee. This position is a full-time commitment. Significant outside employment is not feasible. Candidates must reside in Oregon, Idaho, Washington or Arizona.
Working at Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not for everyone. It requires commitment, self-motivation, and a strong focus on service and accountability. However, for individuals who value hard work, collaboration, and student success, Distance Learning Solutions Inc. offers a highly rewarding and stable work environment. Employee turnover is low, with team members demonstrating long-term loyalty, engagement, and satisfaction.
Job Details Job Title:
Digital Experience Designer
Annual Salary:
$105,268.00
Work Calendar:
12-Month Work Calendar
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt
Location:
Remote Office (Must reside in Oregon, Idaho, Washington or Arizona)
Job Definition The Digital Experience Designer is responsible for designing and maintaining the visual interface and user experience of the company’s digital platforms, including the public website, intranet, class pages, and user forms. This role focuses on usability, accessibility, visual consistency, and overall user experience, working closely with the Director of IT who manages coding, systems, and infrastructure. The Digital Experience Designer defines how digital systems look and function for end users, supports consistent branding across company platforms, and assists with digital and system-related tasks as needed to support ongoing operations and improvements.
Organization & Reporting Reports to:
Director of Business Operations
Job Characteristics This position requires a balance of creative design thinking and practical technical understanding. The Digital Experience Designer works collaboratively across departments, particularly with development and central office staff, to ensure digital platforms are visually consistent, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational goals. The role involves independent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business and user needs into clear design solutions. Work is primarily project-based with ongoing maintenance responsibilities and requires adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established timelines.
Primary Functions
Design, maintain, and improve the user interface and user experience for the company website, intranet, class pages, and internal digital tools.
Create wireframes, mockups, and design specifications to support new initiatives and ongoing enhancements.
Ensure digital platforms are intuitive, accessible, responsive, and visually consistent across devices and platforms.
Collaborate closely with the Director of IT to translate design concepts into functional, scalable solutions.
Establish and maintain visual standards, templates, and design guidelines to ensure consistency across company platforms and communications.
Partner with Central Office staff to support consistent branding and presentation of digital content and communications.
Meet with department leaders and employees to gather requirements, understand workflows, and identify user experience needs.
Translate departmental and leadership input into effective design solutions aligned with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to support user interface, user experience, and design-related needs of systems in use.
Review, test, and refine digital workflows and interfaces to improve usability, efficiency, and adoption.
Support updates, enhancements, rollout, and ongoing maintenance of digital platforms.
Assist with documentation, training materials, and user guidance related to digital interfaces and workflows.
Provide backup and support for the Director of IT as needed.
Facilitate planning and strategy discussions related to digital platforms and system improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working with digital content, websites, or internal systems in a professional environment.
Experience
3 years of related experience
Solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and responsive design principles.
Other minimum qualifications
Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing
Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
Able to adequately meet legal requirements for performing this position
Ability to pass required background checks
Benefits
Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. will pay 100% family premium for family Major Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute up to 15% of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
Physical Requirements & Environment
This job requires sitting or standing at a workstation for most of the day.
Remote Office
Occasional travel may be required to various sites for meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will vary, and may require overnight stays
Light physical activities and efforts required for working in an office environment
Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
For an additional list of physical and job-related requirements, please contact the Human Resources department for the full job description.
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Working at Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not for everyone. It requires commitment, self-motivation, and a strong focus on service and accountability. However, for individuals who value hard work, collaboration, and student success, Distance Learning Solutions Inc. offers a highly rewarding and stable work environment. Employee turnover is low, with team members demonstrating long-term loyalty, engagement, and satisfaction.
Job Details Job Title:
Digital Experience Designer
Annual Salary:
$105,268.00
Work Calendar:
12-Month Work Calendar
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt
Location:
Remote Office (Must reside in Oregon, Idaho, Washington or Arizona)
Job Definition The Digital Experience Designer is responsible for designing and maintaining the visual interface and user experience of the company’s digital platforms, including the public website, intranet, class pages, and user forms. This role focuses on usability, accessibility, visual consistency, and overall user experience, working closely with the Director of IT who manages coding, systems, and infrastructure. The Digital Experience Designer defines how digital systems look and function for end users, supports consistent branding across company platforms, and assists with digital and system-related tasks as needed to support ongoing operations and improvements.
Organization & Reporting Reports to:
Director of Business Operations
Job Characteristics This position requires a balance of creative design thinking and practical technical understanding. The Digital Experience Designer works collaboratively across departments, particularly with development and central office staff, to ensure digital platforms are visually consistent, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational goals. The role involves independent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business and user needs into clear design solutions. Work is primarily project-based with ongoing maintenance responsibilities and requires adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established timelines.
Primary Functions
Design, maintain, and improve the user interface and user experience for the company website, intranet, class pages, and internal digital tools.
Create wireframes, mockups, and design specifications to support new initiatives and ongoing enhancements.
Ensure digital platforms are intuitive, accessible, responsive, and visually consistent across devices and platforms.
Collaborate closely with the Director of IT to translate design concepts into functional, scalable solutions.
Establish and maintain visual standards, templates, and design guidelines to ensure consistency across company platforms and communications.
Partner with Central Office staff to support consistent branding and presentation of digital content and communications.
Meet with department leaders and employees to gather requirements, understand workflows, and identify user experience needs.
Translate departmental and leadership input into effective design solutions aligned with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to support user interface, user experience, and design-related needs of systems in use.
Review, test, and refine digital workflows and interfaces to improve usability, efficiency, and adoption.
Support updates, enhancements, rollout, and ongoing maintenance of digital platforms.
Assist with documentation, training materials, and user guidance related to digital interfaces and workflows.
Provide backup and support for the Director of IT as needed.
Facilitate planning and strategy discussions related to digital platforms and system improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working with digital content, websites, or internal systems in a professional environment.
Experience
3 years of related experience
Solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and responsive design principles.
Other minimum qualifications
Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing
Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
Able to adequately meet legal requirements for performing this position
Ability to pass required background checks
Benefits
Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. will pay 100% family premium for family Major Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute up to 15% of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
Physical Requirements & Environment
This job requires sitting or standing at a workstation for most of the day.
Remote Office
Occasional travel may be required to various sites for meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will vary, and may require overnight stays
Light physical activities and efforts required for working in an office environment
Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
For an additional list of physical and job-related requirements, please contact the Human Resources department for the full job description.
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