Product Specialist 4
Remote Role!!
Please include link to digital portfolio of professional UI/UX design work along with application.
UI/UX Designer - REMOTE
The client is seeking a UI/UX Designer who will work on innovative projects promoting client government programs, services, initiatives, and information.
This UI/UX designer will work across client to conduct user research, interviews and surveys and translate the results into high-quality UX designs through wireframes, site maps, graphic designs and prototypes. This designer will need to be able identify project goals, understand user behavior and design with a user first mentality.
The UI/UX designer will work within the Creative Team and will have a strong collaboration with the Web Team. This position reports to the GIC Creative Director.
A Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 5 years of experience is desired.
Successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.?
Job Requirements:
• Meet with clients to determine the scope of a project
• Provide advice and guidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and test activities in order to analyze and predict user behavior.
• Design and test UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes and more for our digital assets.
• Develop graphics for websites and social media that identify a product or convey a message.
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout while adhering to style and accessibility standards.
• Present prototypes to clients.
• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final prototype.
• Collaborate with Web Team on implementation of prototype deliverable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Artistic Ability
• Proven graphic design experience
• Highly proficient in all design aspects
• Proficiency in analyzing data to promote a data driven UI/UX experience.
• Expertise in developing on brand, high quality, accessible UX design solutions driven by research and data.
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas clearly and effectively
• Engage with clients to determine their requirements and timelines
• Educate clients on all aspect of the design process as it pertains to their project and needs
Technology & Platform Skills
• Working knowledge of the following technologies:
• Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to XD, Illustrator, Photoshop.)
• Figma
• Design Systems
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Accessibility Tools (such as WAVE, ANDI) to ensure all creative pieces are WCAG 2.1 compliant
• Google Analytics
• WordPress
• Bootstrap 4 & 5
• Collaboration tools such as Slack and Wrike
Creativity
• Thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
Time-management Skills
• Scheduling project implementation and defining timeline constraints
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to turn projects around in a quick and fast paced environment
Team Culture
• A team player but can work independently
• Can align with team values and working practices
• Able to provide helpful feedback to team members
• Team spirit and willingness to help team member troubleshoot an issue or meet a deadline.
Please include link to digital portfolio of professional UI/UX design work along with application.