Principal UX Designer (10009014)

Job Description

• Own and evolve Vanderbilt University's web design system in Figma, including component libraries, patterns, documentation, and tokenization.
• Lead UX research, usability testing with tools such as Userlytics, journey mapping, conversion rate optimization, and accessibility compliance under WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA/Section 508.
• Direct two freelance designers through delegation, prioritization, quality review, and accountability for team output.
• Partner with web development, marketing, and content teams in agile sprints to resolve usability issues and move designs into production.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in UX design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, or a related field, or commensurate experience, plus at least 7 years of UX or product design experience; full-time remote role based in Nashville, TN.