Senior UX Architect

January 23

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $103.8k - $116.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)

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Common App

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Common App is a widely used platform that simplifies the college application process for students applying to multiple institutions. It offers resources and tools for students, counselors, and colleges to streamline the application process, promote access and equity, and provide insights through reports. Common App connects students to a wide array of colleges, offering information on financial aid and scholarships, as well as support for transfer and first-year student applications. The platform aims to inspire and facilitate higher education pursuits with a focus on equity and integrity in the admissions process.

Higher Education • College Counseling • Admission and Enrollment • Applying to College

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1975

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• ABOUT US • Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. • Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. • Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. • If you are an experienced Senior UX Architect professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. • Common App is currently searching for a Senior UX Architect. • RESPONSIBILITIES • Reporting to the Senior Director of User Experience, Senior User Experience Architects are part of a talented UX team that ensures an effective user experience across all Common App products. • Possessing a deep knowledge and expert application of human-centered design and design-thinking methodologies, this individual will create seamless, efficient workflows and intuitive information architectures for Common App products. • Senior UX architects work collaboratively across the organization with designers, researchers, product managers, and other stakeholders to organize complex information and design user-friendly systems that meet both user and business needs. • They play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of our user experience, ensuring that our products and interfaces are cohesive, accessible, and human-centered. • Using data and research insights, our architects improve and optimize workflows, making processes and experiences efficient and joyful for our users.

🎯 Requirements

• Candidates must live in the United States. • Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Architecture, or a related field. • 4-6 years of professional experience in UX architecture, information design, or a similar role, with a portfolio showcasing effective workflow development and IA projects. • Highly proficient in human-centered design methodology and extensive experience in structuring, organizing, and documenting complex information clearly and effectively, with a deep understanding of IA principles and best practices. • Demonstrated expertise in designing and refining workflows that are efficient, logical, and user-centered. • Exceptional communication, active listening, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills. • Proficient in design tools such as Figma, FigJam, Lucid Chart, etc. • Ability to juggle and prioritize the demands of multiple projects, deadlines, and assignments without sacrificing the quality of work. • Demonstrated aesthetic skills with a relentless attention to detail. • Deep knowledge of and commitment to accessibility best practices, including Section 508 guidelines and WCAG specifications. • Ability to put aside personal opinions and biases to understand and achieve actual user needs/desires. • Ability to remain level-headed and exercise good judgment when under pressure. • Ability to work effectively both as an individual contributor and as part of a diverse, virtual team. • The ideal candidate will possess experience working in higher education or on student-related digital products. • Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline IA and workflow planning. • Familiarity with generative AI to support and streamline architecture and workflow development. • A passion for higher education is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. • Work-Life balance • Virtual-first office • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Seven company-wide holidays • Nine floating holidays* • Sick leave • Monthly mental health day • Virtual-first support • Choice of PC of MAC laptop • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset • One-time office set-up stipend • Monthly remote work stipend • Monthly mobile stipend • Financial security • Market-based salaries • Performance-based bonus • 403(b) retirement plan • Health & wellness • Choice of two health insurance plans • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire • Career development • Budgeted annual funds for professional development • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws