About the role

  • UX Specialist leading design and development of digital experiences for IJM.org. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead UX strategy and execution for IJM.org and other priority constituent-facing and internal-facing digital experiences.
  • Define and evolve UX principles, standards, and best practices across IJM’s digital ecosystem.
  • Serve as the primary UX thought partner for Creative, Web Development, Content, SEO, Analytics, and IT stakeholders.
  • Advocate for user-centered, accessible, and inclusive design practices across all digital initiatives.
  • Plan and conduct UX research, including usability testing, tree testing, journey mapping, surveys, and qualitative analysis.
  • Translate research findings and data into clear UX insights, recommendations, and design solutions.
  • Develop wireframes, user flows, information architecture, and experience designs for new and existing initiatives.
  • Apply accessibility and usability best practices, including compliance with WCAG and Section 508 standards.
  • Partner with SEO and analytics stakeholders to ensure UX decisions support discoverability, engagement, and conversion goals.
  • Collaborate with content strategists and writers to ensure content structure and information architecture meet user needs.
  • Support ongoing experience optimization efforts by applying research insights and performance data.
  • Provide UX guidance for campaign landing pages and high-impact digital moments.
  • Partner with CMS and platform owners to ensure UX best practices are reflected in templates, components, and content structures.
  • Provide UX input and guidance for constituent-facing platforms such as fundraising, events, surveys, and video hosting tools.
  • Contribute to digital content governance by advising on UX-related standards, patterns, and documentation.
  • Educate and enable cross-functional partners on UX principles, patterns, and best practices.
  • Document UX standards, learnings, and recommendations to support consistency and scale.
  • Analyze and communicate UX-related insights using research findings and digital analytics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in UX, design, human-centered design, marketing, business, or a related field
  • 5–7 years of professional experience in UX, interaction design, or digital experience design
  • Demonstrated experience leading UX strategy for complex websites or digital platforms
  • Strong portfolio showcasing UX research, wireframing, and experience design work
  • Experience collaborating with developers, content strategists, marketers, and analytics partners
  • Working knowledge of SEO, analytics, and content strategy as they relate to user experience
  • Proficiency in wireframing and design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience conducting research and interview to uncover user needs and validate design decisions
  • Experience using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to inform UX decisions
  • Experience with usability and behavior analysis tools such as Hotjar, Crazy Egg, Mouseflow, or similar
  • Familiarity with CMS-driven websites; experience with Craft CMS is a plus
  • Basic understanding of HTML and CSS.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
  • Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
  • Retirement benefit options
  • Paid leave starting at 23 days
  • 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
  • Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
  • Robust staff care resources

Job title

UX Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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