UI/UX Designer / Web Design / Front-End Integration Specialist

Need candidate with College or University or Education Department experience or Local to Illinois only

Job Title: UI/UX Designer / Web Design / Front-End Integration Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)
Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Client: City College of Chicago

Primary Objective:

• The UI/UX Designer / Web Design Integration Specialist is responsible for designing and developing user-centric, visually engaging digital experiences while ensuring seamless integration of applications and technologies within the organization's web ecosystem.
• This role focuses on UI/UX design, front-end development, and system integration, creating responsive WordPress templates and reusable front-end components based on Figma designs.
• The specialist will also support web integration efforts, ensuring that digital interfaces effectively connect with APIs, enterprise systems, and other applications to provide a seamless user experience.
• Working closely with MarCom and OIT teams, this position ensures brand consistency, accessibility, usability, and technical integration across CCC websites. The ideal candidate blends expertise in UI/UX design, front-end development, and web integration to create cohesive, high-performing digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

Design & Prototyping

• Develop high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups in Figma that align with CCC's branding and user experience goals.
• Build and maintain a Figma component library to ensure design consistency across colleges and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and user needs into intuitive UX/UI solutions.
• Apply accessibility (WCAG, ADA) best practices to all design work.

Front-End Implementation

• Convert Figma designs into responsive, scalable WordPress templates and UI components.
• Utilize CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and UI libraries to streamline front-end development.
• Develop modular, reusable front-end components that integrate with CCC's CMS and content publishing strategy.
• Optimize web interfaces for performance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.
• Work within WordPress's templating system, ensuring design fidelity and
• functional flexibility.

Project Execution and Collaboration:

• Work alongside OIT and MarCom teams to refine designs and deliver seamless digital experiences.
• Help create design documentation and style guides to support consistency across teams.
• Participate in user testing and feedback loops to refine UX/UI based on data- driven insights.
• Assist with site launches, migrations, and content updates to align with evolving brand standards.

Brand Cohesion and Component Management:

• Maintain brand consistency across all digital platforms by building out a standard
• Figma component library as brand standards evolve.
• Work closely with MARCOM teams to integrate new branding elements into the component library and website templates.
• Support content and design updates that reinforce a consistent user experience across digital channels.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, UX/UI Design, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience/certifications.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in UI/UX design with front-end development knowledge, preferably within higher education or complex web ecosystems.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, design systems, and prototyping.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end implementation.
• Experience with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and modern UI libraries.
• Familiarity with WordPress templating and content management workflows.
• Basic understanding of PHP for WordPress customization is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) and user-centered design principles.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git).

Soft Skills

• Strong visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Ability to translate abstract ideas into effective, user-friendly designs.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60608 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40