Interactive/User Experience Designer

Reporting to the Director of Digital Platforms and Web Development, the Interactive/User Experience Designer is a key member of the Digital Platforms team within Marketing and Communications. This role collaborates closely with the Lead Interaction Designer and key stakeholders to enhance the user experience across Advancement’s digital platforms. Using UX methodologies - including user surveys, persona development, data analysis, user testing, and iterative design - the designer will translate user needs into improved digital products. Success in this role requires strong partnerships with developers and content creators to ensure an inclusive, holistic approach to Virginia Tech’s digital presence. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to facilitate good conversation, interviews, and stakeholder engagements. It also requires demonstrated experience in UX design and research principles, web and email development, digital accessibility, mobile and responsive design, and familiarity with current trends in both web and email communications.

Master’s degree in design, visual communication, interaction design, human-computer interaction, or related field; or Bachelor's degree with experience equating to an advanced degree,

Relevant experience in digital design, with a portfolio that demonstrates both UX and interactive/visual design.

Proficiency in prototyping and design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent).

Strong digital graphics/visual storytelling skills (Adobe Creative Suite, data visualization, interactive graphics).

Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility (WCAG standards) and responsive design.

Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging digital experiences.

Experience with front-end coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for prototyping or interactive storytelling.

Experience in higher ed, nonprofit, or large-scale institutional digital platforms.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

$60,000 to $65,000

40+

November 16, 2025

Emergency personnel.

Unable to Sponsor Work Visas.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Candidates must a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate relevant experience and skills.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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