Front End Ui/Ux Developer - Drupal

Description

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