.Together we are powering the future of Higher Education:**Together we are powering the future of Higher Education**Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world. We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 26 million students in 50+ countries. We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.Overview:**About the Opportunity**Join us as a Senior Experience Designer where you will work side by side with product managers and engineers who are passionately aligned in this mission. You'll help us execute directly on our design goals while you gain valuable experience in software design and development processes, higher education, and grow in your career as a user experience professional.**Where you will make an impact**- Work on cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver a cohesive user experience through innovative and interactive design solutions- Production of aspirational mock-ups, functional wireframes, screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements (iconography, gestures, behaviors, transitions, animations) and final asset production- Support user research activities, including usability testing, heuristic evaluations and user interviews- Participate in brainstorming and concept development- Leverage modern web technologies to define innovative user interfaces and interaction models that result in improved user productivity and operational efficiency- Effectively communicate your concepts, design rationale, and research findings to the team- Simplify complex ideas and communicate with teams across the company- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines**What you will bring**- 2-5 years of digital user-centric design experience- Must have strong online portfolio and examples of work and/or school projects- Strong knowledge of current design industry best design processes, methodologies and trends- Experience with Figma, Sketch, or similar design tools.- Strong communication skills, oral and written; able to engender trust and respect of peers and stakeholders- Ability to manage multiple priorities, consistently meet deadlines and champion projects from concept to completion within a fast-paced environment- A great attitude and a good team player- A focus on continued learning- Understanding of global and inclusive design best practices, with a focus on providing design that meets WCAG AA 2.1 compliance- Bonus points for experience w/ HTML, CSS, & JavaScriptWhat makes #Ellucianlife:**What makes #Ellucianlife**- Comprehensive health coverage: family major medical expenses, dental and life insurance