Description

The UI/UX Web Developer must understand how users behave on websites and how to optimize our website experience for ease of use and conversion. This individual will help bridge the gap from UI/UX to full-stack development. They will also play a key role in optimizing our site for performance, speed and search. Primary responsibilities will include: · Working with the Website Manager to guide the development of new site components and pages with an understanding of and appreciation for full stack development. · Building corporate websites, landing pages and web applications to ensure end users see and interact with information in a format that is easy to read and relevant. · Translating design wireframes into HTML, CSS and JavaScript. · Developing common UI components and design patterns that can be adopted and extended across our websites. · Implementing site performance updates, finding creative solutions to improve speed, rendering, mobile optimization, and search rank.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design wireframes, prototypes, and flow diagrams that incorporate fundamental usability principles for web.

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, and ensure they include compatibility for mobile devices.

Assure all user input is validated and applications are tested for quality assurance prior to pushing live.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process

• Prefer full-stack developer, but will primarily focus on areas on UI/UX

• Knowledge of CSS, CSS extension languages, and CSS preprocessor tools

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks), HTML5 and/or

XHTML 1.0, CSS3, modern JavaScript, Git version control, WordPress and MS Office Suite

• Bachelor degree with 1-2 years experience with user experience in interaction design

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely project completion

• Ability to convey design concepts and ideas through white-boarding and rapid prototyping

• Familiar and understanding of UI design, SEO, SEM, content management, email and social media marketing components

• Excellent understanding of browser compatibility issues

• Agile development methodology

• Passion for digital marketing, analytical thinker, and strong communication skills