Front End UI/UX Developer

Description

FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Front End UI/UX Developer

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Dean, Digital & Research Strategies         

DEPARTMENT:  Information Discovery Team

STATUS:  Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The River Campus Libraries (RCL) seeks a creative and collaborative UI/UX Designer to join the Digital & Research Strategies portfolio. The incumbent will lead front-end development of the library’s web presence and web apps, as well as contribute design, development, and prototyping expertise to online exhibits, research applications, AR/VR projects, wayfinding, and digital signage. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Digital & Research Strategies, the successful candidate will leverage deep knowledge of Drupal development with a focus on theming, alongside skills in user experience design, to create transformative and engaging digital tools, services, and experiences.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Front-End Development 40%

·       Develop and implement mobile-first, performant, user-centered web experiences in Drupal

·       Apply best practices in responsive design, usability, and accessibility

·       Continuously improve user interfaces and interactive experiences for library websites and digital projects

·       Implement modern SASS/CSS to ensure cross-device and cross-browser compatibility

·       Participate in the design of software platform architecture and databases

·       Leverage reporting and analytics to improve design and user experience

UI/UX Design 35%

·       Develop UI mockups and prototypes to communicate design ideas to stakeholders and support project planning

·       Maintain knowledge of current and emerging UI design concepts, standards, and best practices

·       Illustrate design ideas by leveraging wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps

·       Design graphic user interface elements like menus, controls, and other visual elements in alignment with University standards and guidelines

·       Champion user-centered interaction models

·       Collaborate on user research and user testing for RCL’s web presences and web apps

Professional Development 15%

·       Remain current on changes and developments within the Drupal content management system

·       Explore new trends in user experience, interface design, programming and development

·       Prototype new tools and run pilot projects to test new technologies

·       Participate in professional networks and organizations to expand knowledge base and share our work with a broader community

Miscellaneous Duties: 10%

·       Maintain currency with library functions, resources, practices and procedures

·       Participate in and contribute towards River Campus Libraries and University committees, meetings, and events

·       Maintain professional collaborations with River Campus Libraries colleagues and university constituencies

·       Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

·       Bachelor’s degree plus 1+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

·       Portfolio highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions

·       Experience applying user-centered philosophies and/or interaction design best practices

·       Experience with Drupal theming and Twig

·       Knowledge of HTML5, SASS/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, with strong understanding of DOM

·       Familiarity with debugging tools (Firebug, Chrome inspector)

·       Working knowledge of version control software (GIT)

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

·       Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a high degree of accountability

·       Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion

·       Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 and 508 Accessibility guidelines

Preferred:

·       Background in user interface design, user experience, and/or computer science

·       Experience with theming in both Drupal 7 and 8, including creating subthemes

·       Experience with design software (Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Cloud)

·       Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Foundation)

·       Familiarity with other major CMS and MVC frameworks (WordPress, Omeka, Django)

·       Familiarity with multiple development stacks (LAMP, MERN)

·       Experience with project/ticket management software (JIRA)

·       Comfortable working in a Unix environment

·       Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal)

·       Experience designing for native mobile applications

·       Familiarity with package management tools (Yarn, NPM)

How to Apply:

All applicants must apply online at https://universityofrochester.jobs/.

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