Senior UI/UX Designer

Experience: 5 to 6 Yrs
Job Type: Contractor
Job Location: Client Place

Job Description

Role: Senior UI/UX Designer 

• Experience using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and LESS/SASS related technologies is required.  
• The selected candidate will provide creative concepts and ideas that will expand the utilization of new and existing technologies, 
• capitalizing on SharePoint, .Net and a mobile first approach. 
• Additionally, you will be responsible for both enhancing existing websites and developing new websites. 
• You must have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes an aggressive release schedule. 
• You should be passionate about the web, advancing existing and new websites and applications, solving complex problems and driving issues to resolution, 
• and take pride in being the person that people rely on to get the job done.
• An ideal candidate understands and has well-rounded experience meeting with clients, wireframing, user interface design, writing clean semantic code, and working with product managers and programmers for a successful launch.
• Contribute to front-end, UI and UX design for websites and applications
• Curate and innovate Kentuky.gov website content
• Adhere to enterprise design standards and pattern library
• Create graphic standards, designs and logos for customers
• Participate in projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Meet with customers and partners regarding website and application development
• Develop and architect content strategies
• Mock-up and wireframe and iterate designs
• Implement mobile and responsive designs, usability and best practices
• Test websites and applications for accessibility and usability
• Attend design meetings in addition to preparing requirements and specifications
• Social media integration and utilization to meet partner needs
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing and developing websites and applications
• In-depth experience with HTML, CSS, JS, Responsive design and Mobile first thinking
• A solid understanding of graphic and interactive design with a strong focus on usability, accessibility and user experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong problem-solving abilities and an aptitude for learning new technologies
• Experience with analytics and data driven design
• Knowledge of browser compatibility across multiple platforms and devices
• Strong organizational, prioritization and multitasking skills
• Self-motivated, creative and strong sense of accountability
• Familiarity with HTML Frameworks and pattern libraries
• A passion for the web and keeping up with usability, UX/UI research and semantic web concepts.