User Experience Designer

📄Description

• •Design and optimize digital experiences for career sites, internal portals, recruitment campaigns, onboarding platforms, and volunteer web experiences.
• •Maintain and develop the Volunteer Website in WordPress, creating engaging, informative pages and integrating with other systems where necessary.
• •Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and People teams to craft compelling candidate and employee journeys aligned with Mercy Ships’ mission and brand.
• •Develop wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate our talent story.
• •Apply UX research and data insights to refine content strategy, navigation, accessibility, and conversion pathways.
• •Support the visual design of career-related social media posts, email campaigns, and employer brand assets.
• •Maintain and evolve the employer brand design system, ensuring visual and experiential consistency across platforms.
• •Contribute to the development of inclusive, accessible digital experiences that reflect our values and culture.
• •Ensure all digital touchpoints align with Mercy Ships’ Core Values, Code of Conduct, and policies.
• •Follow the model of Jesus and align with our core values by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others; Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.
• •Other duties may be assigned that are not included in this job description.
• •Demonstrates strong creative and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate brand vision into engaging digital experiences.
• •Possesses a deep understanding of UX principles, responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and user-centered design methodology.
• •Strong portfolio showcasing web, mobile, and brand-focused design projects.
• •Advanced WordPress skills with working knowledge of HTML/CSS and CMS platforms.
• •Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Webflow, or similar design platforms.
• •Experience integrating websites with systems such as Salesforce and Pardot to enhance user experience.
• •Ability to communicate design rationale clearly and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• •Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across departments and cultures.
• •Passion for storytelling, people-centric design, and building purpose-driven brand experiences.
• •Supportive of Mercy Ships’ mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• •Understands and applies servant leadership, works collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrates accountability.
• •Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, Marketing, Website Development or a related field preferred.
• •Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, product design, visual design, digital experience design, or website development.
• •Experience working on career websites, ATS integrations, recruitment marketing, or employer branding initiatives preferred.
• •Familiarity with content strategy, SEO principles, and performance analytics tools preferred.
• •Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.