UX/UI Designer

August 20

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Granicus

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Empowering a Modern Digital Government.

Cloud Computing • Streaming Media • Webcasting • Government Transparency • communications

501 - 1000

Description

• Produce high-quality visual designs (page layouts; templates) that strike a balance between stakeholder needs and usability for end-users while accounting for the peculiarities of designing for the web - i.e. responsive screen sizes, changing content, performance, and accessibility • Facilitate conversations and UX/design workshops with clients to move them through a mature design process • Clearly communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers • Deliver design presentations throughout the design life cycle with the ability to clearly articulate the rationale behind design decisions and facilitate decision-making by stakeholders • Work in partnership with the other designers at Granicus to contribute to and refine our design systems with enhanced components, joyful interactions, and improved processes • Give partners and peers advice they need to hear versus what they want to hear, in a manner that respects their intelligence and experience • Collaborate with the operations team (QA, project managers, development) to understand problems and achieve solutions • Develop UX deliverables, including but not limited to analytics reports, user testing, survey reports and low fidelity wireframes that support established interaction patterns, information architecture and user workflows • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Requirements

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience • 3-5 years of experience designing for web • 1-2 years of experience with UX • Expertise using Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop or similar software • An understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Familiar with Microsoft Power Point • Strong command of color theory, image composition, and typography • A clear understanding of web design fundamentals and systems, such as interface style guides, responsive design, grid systems, and front-end frameworks • Knowledge of Industry trends and best practices for web interfaces • Strong foundation in usability and accessibility of UI design • Strong knowledge of interaction design and methodology • Solid understanding of user research and user centered design • Proven experience working with a team to iterate and implement projects • Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept to launch • Exceptional communication abilities, effectively summarizing results to create a compelling case for user-centered design decisions • Keen attention to detail and accuracy – in thinking and execution • A creative approach to problem solving and aptitude for analyzing constraints and strategizing for better solutions • A strong online portfolio showcasing design work for the web - must be able to provide 3-5 examples of work • Note: Candidates selected for interviews will be given a skills assessment task. • Nice to have: • Experience working with local or state US government, non-profits, or in GovTech • Experience designing for content management systems • Degree in a related field such as Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or Industrial Design