Coffey Communications

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UI/UX DESIGNER / FRONT-END DEVELOPER This position is open to remote candidates located within the Pacific or Mountain time zones; however, preference will be given to candidates who are able to work in-office. Candidates outside of these time zones will not be considered for remote work. Position Summary: Works with development, digital production and web design staff in a high-efficiency environment. Is responsible for creating and developing website designs for hospital and health plan clients, updating client websites, providing leadership and support in UI/UX design for digital services editorial staff, building and maintaining web pages, providing input and working on complex web applications, and other tasks as required. Demonstrates advanced ability in UI/UX design techniques, staying current with trends, best practices, and industry standards. Possesses a high understanding of web and design accessibility standards and builds with the latest guidelines in mind. Trains digital support specialists in web technologies. Supports the department and company objectives through additional projects, technical support and expertise. Promotes positive client relations, ensuring that clients receive excellent customer service. Essential Job Functions: • Develops and implements UI/UX strategies in order to ensure the highest levels of quality, consistency, accessibility, and website ergonomics are upheld across all website builds. • Creates wireframes and website prototypes for clients based on their goals, branding and budget. Reviews all prototypes to ensure quality and UI/UX best standards are met. • Works with interface design and usability issues in an online environment. • Facilitates design and prototype reviews, giving and receiving feedback on user experience and quality standards. • Develops web page templates for clients using HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, and other programming languages in accordance with current web development standards. Uses Git source control and understands the command line and automated build tools (such as Gulp, Grunt or Webpack), Vue.js, and/or React. • Conducts usability testing and gathers feedback to refine and enhance user experiences for clients' websites and applications. • Ensures that photos and graphic elements are in harmony with principles of good design and meet client needs and technical requirements, including acceptable reproduction and file sizes. • Maintains a strong working knowledge of WCAG compliance regulations. • Works closely with project coordinators to ensure that client’s stated goals are achieved through design, usability and website functionality. • Consults with developers to troubleshoot website issues in testing and quality assurance. Other Responsibilities: • Supports skill development through knowledge sharing of frontend development and web design skills, as well as Coffey systems and processes. • Stays current with developments and applications related to digital design. • Maintains proficiency in current web technologies/trends, including HTML, CSS, Sass and JavaScript. • Presents designs and facilitates discussions with clients or prospective clients relative to digital services and products. Consults with clients on maintaining and updating their websites. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time, formally or informally, either orally or in writing. Education, Experience and Skills: • A bachelor’s degree in computer technology, graphic design, or related field or equivalent experience. • Proficiency in user-interface (UI) and user-experience (UX) design principles, with a keen understanding and interest in creating engaging websites that are easy to navigate. • Experience in the use of Figma and other modern prototyping tools, such as Sketch or Adobe XD. • Advanced knowledge and experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript. • Experience in web design with demonstrated ability in producing standards-compliant, cross-browser code is required. Experience with typography and computer-based illustration skills desirable. • Experience with managing web site content with strict attention to detail. • Ability to work professionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of users and support staff. • Self-motivation and evidence of initiative. • Expertise in current internet standards, including web browsers and browser specifications. • Extensive experience with two or more of the following applications: • Web production (Visual Studio Code or equivalent). • Version control and collaborative coding platform such as Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab. • Photo editing (Adobe Photoshop or equivalent). • Prototyping (Figma or equivalent). Benefits Summary: Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Health insurance (medical/dental/vision) Health savings account Life and long-term care insurance Identity theft protection Retirement plan + matching Wellness benefits For a full list of our benefits, please visit our website: https://www.coffeycomm.jobs/benefits/ Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year