UI/UX Designer

UC San Diego is a public research university ranked among the top institutions in the United States, with a strong tradition in computer science, engineering, and health sciences. The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department is ranked in the top 15 nationwide and supports over 80 faculty, 1,700 undergraduates, and more than 1,000 graduate students. Within CSE, the Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI) was created to design and deploy next-generation AI systems and platforms. The role The UI/UX Designer sits within LEI and supports the design and ongoing refinement of AI-powered adaptive tutoring platforms serving learners, instructors, and administrators. The position is a Career appointment at 60–100% time and reports within the CSE department. What you would do Apply user-centered design methods to improve interfaces on AI-powered tutoring and learning platforms Develop interaction patterns for AI-enabled tutoring, feedback, and progress tracking features Create prototypes and visual design solutions that advance usability, accessibility, and consistency Produce graphic assets including logos, icons, and illustrations, and help establish a coherent visual identity across platforms, websites, presentations, documentation, and outreach materials Collaborate with engineers, AI/ML practitioners, educators, and other stakeholders to align designs with learning goals, user needs, and technical capabilities Edit and develop web pages and dynamic websites in support of the department and its platforms What they are looking for Understanding of the user-centered design process, including user research, needs assessment, user modeling, design, and usability evaluation Familiarity with design principles, guidelines, and web accessibility standards Skills in diagramming, prototyping, and using design tools Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Strong time management, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience editing websites or managing web production and publication Demonstrated experience collaborating with researchers to understand, plan, prototype, and develop web pages Experience developing and implementing dynamic websites Demonstrated ability to use AI tools Preferred: basic web or software development skills Working arrangements The role is based on campus at 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla (San Diego), CA. It is an on-site position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. The appointment is 60–100% time. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required, and overtime may be required. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Pay and benefits The hiring pay scale is $39.83–$41.19 per hour (equivalent to approximately $83,246–$86,077 per year at full time). Pay will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hard Problems