Front-End Web Designer / UI Specialist

Description

The East Carolina University Libraries are looking for a Front-End Web Designer / UI Specialist.  The qualifications we’re looking for are the following:

This individual works collaboratively with library departments to assess web development needs and user requirements to create engaging design concepts/visual assets. These concepts are then translated into working prototypes for a variety of projects involving the website, custom applications, and discovery interfaces. This individual then works with fellow team members to see prototypes through the development lifecycle. In addition to new development, this person works to improve usability and the overall user experience of the libraries existing web presence. This person works with marketing and other team members to harmonize existing projects under a unified brand, enhance the usability of existing projects, and improve the user experience as it relates to discovery of library services and resources. The individual in this position performs usability analyses to ensure optimal accessibility to library tools and resources.

Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in a user experience discipline such as human-computer interaction design, interaction design, or related field.2-3 years of experience in interface and visual design (as demonstrated by a portfolio) OR 2-3 years of web design and development experience, with a solid understanding of information architecture, and UI design.  Experience with interaction design, visual design, image formats and properties, web design, web fonts, mobile design; demonstrated experience with the relevant interaction and visual design tools (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).  Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and responsive design; an understanding of cross browser issues, user interface design best practices, web and accessibility standards.

Please encourage interested and talented candidates to apply!

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