User Experience Designer

Secondary (Budget Permitting) - HTML Email Template Redesign of current HTML email templates within Slate's email delivery system, ensuring mobile-ready, responsive layouts aligned to brand standards., Investigate and define user experience requirements for the Graduate Admissions Slate portal through research and, where applicable, user testing

Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts to internal stakeholders prior to development

Design and develop a refreshed Slate portal experience that is visually cohesive, on-brand, intuitive, and user-friendly for prospective graduate students

Build a modular content block library within Slate that enables school- and college-level customization without requiring advanced technical knowledge from end users

Develop high-fidelity UI elements - including layouts, typography, and iconography - brand standards

Ensure all portal and email designs are responsive and optimized for mobile viewing, meeting WCAG accessibility standards

Collaborate with the EM marketing and creative team to align designs with brand identity guidelines

Iterate designs based on stakeholder feedback and, where available, user data

Deliver fully production-ready, documented Slate configurations and/or HTML/CSS files

Secondary scope: redesign HTML email templates within Slate's email delivery system if budget allows

• Experience in both front-end and back-end coding
• Available to start in the next 3 weeks
• Has knowledge/experience with WCAGA requirements and compliance
• Ideally has experience with either Slate or Salesforce experience
• Portfolio required

Required Documents

A cover letter, resume, and portfolio link (required) showcasing case studies that demonstrate CRM portal design, HTML/CSS development, and/or CRM-based UI/UX work. Strong portfolios will feature clear project narratives, evidence of accessibility considerations, and polished, easy-to-navigate presentation.

Portfolios should reflect:

Storytelling: A clear, engaging narrative for each project that explains problem, process, and outcome

Accessibility: Demonstrated commitment to designing for all users

Visual Craft: High-fidelity mock-ups showing strong typography, color, and layout skills

Interaction Design: Examples of wireframes, user flows, or interactive prototypes

Design System Usage: Evidence of working within or contributing to a design system, Provide the minimum education, experience, and skills required to perform the job successfully.

Required

Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong, accessible portfolio (portfolio link required)

Advanced proficiency in HTML5 and CSS

Strong familiarity with Slate's portal architecture, content block structure, and configuration requirements

Proficiency in Figma (preferred), Sketch, or Adobe XD for wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility (WCAG), and usability testing

Working knowledge of design systems and component-based design

Familiarity with usability testing methods and incorporating data-driven iteration

Visual design capabilities with a strong eye for layout, typography, color, and brand compliance

Experience with responsive design principles for mobile-ready interfaces

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate and defend design decisions to stakeholders

Ability to work independently, manage a defined scope, and deliver production-ready work on schedule