UX / UI Designer Job at Texas Department of Transportation in Austin

Position Information

We are seeking a talented UX / UI Designer to join our team and help us create outstanding digital experiences that impact the entire state of Texas. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing intuitive, user-centered experiences and interfaces for responsive websites, applications, and other digital products. You'll collaborate with teams to define and design requirements, create wireframes, prototypes, and iterate on designs based on user feedback. If you are passionate about creating engaging and user-friendly experiences and have a strong portfolio, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including :

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and / or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at : Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit : Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

We are looking for someone who understands users' needs, desires, and behaviors. You think strategically when solving business objectives, advocating for user needs and know how to deliver value incrementally. You drive UX and UI design for new features, capabilities, and products, and are comfortable talking high-level needs with stakeholders, discussing functionality with developers, and sharing feedback / opinions with team members. You understand accessibility and deploy best practices at every stage. Design systems, user patterns, and documentation are your daily practices.

Essential Duties :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Web, User Experience or Comm Design, Information Studies or related. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience : 4 years of experience in user experience / user interface design or related design work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Conditions of Employment :

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions : Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)