Designer II – USAA, Austin, TX
Purpose of Job
Executes basic design, production and/or coding of marketing tactics and/or graphic user interface needs, under limited supervision. Works closely with key partners/suppliers to ensure quality output and production.
Job Requirements
ABOUT USAA
USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.
ABOUT USAA IT
Our most important qualification isn't technical, it's human. Here, we don't just sit in front of a screen. We stand behind our 12 million members who rely on us every day.
We are over 5,000 employees strong, a passionately supportive and collaborative team built on agile principles. We've been a top-two Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT five years in a row and were recently named a Top 50 Employer for Minority Engineers & IT by Workforce Diversity Magazine.
See what it's like to work for a company where your passion meets our purpose:
USAA Information Technology: A Realistic Preview
Executes designs, and/or coding of integrated visual/technical solutions
Applies a maturing knowledge of design principles, software and processes.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure all executions fulfill requirements.
Ensures compliance with design, brand, legal and/or accessibility standards/requirements, as required.
Participates in the creation of design concepts and/or prototypes for use in usability testing.
Contributes to development and improvement initiatives for design processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
Contributes to the alignment of member experiences across projects, programs, products and channels.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related design experience.
2 or more years of experience in advertising or digital design.
Developing knowledge of marketing/advertising and/or user experience and/or interactive design principles.
Intermediate communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience participating on crossfunctional initiatives.
Developing skills in print and traditional media channels; and/or digital channel technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS and JavaScript), and Adobe Creative Suite.
Developing knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio.
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*
When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.
Preferred Requirements:
Background in Technology
Background in Design Research
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
For Internal Candidates:
Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager’s approval prior to posting.
Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 06/23/19 by 11:59 pm CST time.