Varsity Brands is a leader in team athletic gear, seeking a Jr. UX Designer to contribute to digital feature products used by teams nationwide. The role involves hands-on experience in product design, including UI design and research execution, with mentorship from senior team members.
Designs individual screens and component variants within feature products under the direction of senior design team members
Shadows usability testing sessions and helps prepare task scripts, audience selection, and participant screeners to support research efforts
Learns and applies the team's content standards, accessibility checklist, and developer handoff process across all design work
Participates actively in design critique sessions and iterates quickly on feedback from senior designers and stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to design user-centered solutions that balance user needs with business requirements and technical constraints
Ability to communicate design rationale through presentations and documentation to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to receive and integrate feedback constructively in a collaborative design environment
Knowledge of foundational UX research methods including usability testing and heuristic evaluation
Knowledge of web accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines at an introductory level
Proficient in Figma for wireframing, visual design, and component creation
Proficient in using AI tools to accelerate design drafts, research synthesis, and documentation
Formal education or certification in UX/UI Design, Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field required; or equivalent portfolio-demonstrated skill
Portfolio required showing design process and problem-solving approach, not just polished final screens
0–2+ years of professional or project-based design experience preferred
Preferred
Coursework or capstone project involving ecommerce, B2B tools, or configurator and customization products
Exposure to or coursework in WCAG accessibility guidelines
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands provides customized products for a school’s unique needs from online education to professional school branding.
