UX Designer/Developer - W2 Only
Role summary
This role is for a UX Designer/Developer with a primary focus on development (70%) and a secondary focus on design (30%). The individual will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining external-facing webpages using the Wix Studio platform. Key responsibilities include front-end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, React, Angular), user experience design (wireframing, web design), and ensuring web accessibility and SEO best practices. The role requires strong graphic design fundamentals, coding knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously and professionally with senior management and executive stakeholders. Collaboration with designers and communications partners is essential. Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) is also required.
T+S
W2 only
USC and GC Only
Video Interview
Job Description
6-8 years of experience
Interview-2 step zoom interview Portfolio must be submitted with resume for manager review
Must Haves:
Someone who has an initial design background-primarily leveraging their developer expertise. 30% design-70% development with opportunity for flexibility Wick Studio-(want candidate to have experience with or like a WordPress-something similar) Development experience more front end-html, java script Basic user experience design knowledge-wire framing, web design and web accessibility
Need graphic design fundamentals
Need coding knowledge
Disqualifier-Someone with no design background
Added Plus-Someone who works in highly complex environment and someone that has worked with upper leadership(this position will be interacting with executives and leadership so need professionalism)
The Purpose of Your Role
Daily life includes a medley of development using the Wix Studio platform, user experience design, and CMS optimization - from concept to completion for primarily external communications. Every day is different, but you can count on collaborating with designers, producers and communications partners on a regular basis. You will be well-versed in development and SEO best practices, the latest UXD trends, and CMS solutions. You will be expected to demonstrate strategic and collaborative thinking with thoughtful approaches to existing and future web experiences. Though your primary focus will involve building, optimizing, and maintaining external-facing Client webpages, be ready to expand your reach and try new things. For example, designing, illustration, acting as video extras, voice over talent, and more!
The Expertise We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in web design, computer science, related developer discipline, with 6-8+ years’ experience
- Expert knowledge of building websites and digital experiences using the Wix Studio
- Strong track record of front/back-end development and optimization within content management systems
- Strong system knowledge and expertise working with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, React, Angular, and Figma
- Familiarity with SEO best practices
- Familiarity and experience optimizing web accessibility is a must
- Ability to proactively and autonomously prioritize, project manage, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects with uncompromised attention to detail
- Confidence and professionalism to effectively articulate goals and ideas to senior management and executive stakeholders
- Understanding of design fundamentals (e.g., color theory, layout, typography)
- Experience with Adobe Suite products like Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus
The Skills You Bring
- Problem solver with strong analytical abilities and with aptitude to conceptualize issues, quickly develop solutions and implement action plans
- Capacity to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a well-organized workflow required
- Ability to conceptualize issues, quickly develop solutions, and implement action plans
- Active listener who can take direction, integrate feedback from multiple team members and become a collaborative force on the team
The Value You Deliver
Everyday is different, so you will find yourself balancing a variety of projects with tight deadlines.
- Collaborating with business partners to ensure projects are on track to meet deadlines
- Ability to think differently and bring new ideas and forms of storytelling to the table
- Creating custom mock-ups and prototypes to share with business partners and then executing on development of these webpages
- Bridging the gap between graphic design and technical implementation of the About Client external website
- Conduct regular user testing and research to optimize site performance
- Ensuring websites are accessible and optimized across all viewports
- Routinely testing websites for ease of use, speed and other quality factors
- Perform routine site audits, as well as ongoing maintenance, on an as-needed basis.
- Conduct regular user testing and research to optimize site performance