Front-End Web Designer

User Experience Design and Digital Interface Development

User Experience Design and Digital Interface Development

• Lead user experience planning and interface design for College websites and digital applications.
• Conduct stakeholder discovery sessions to identify user needs, project goals, content priorities, and functional requirements.
• Create user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity interface designs that communicate design intent and support collaborative development processes.
• Design responsive layouts and front-end experiences that align with University branding standards while prioritizing accessibility, usability, and mobile-first design principles.
• Evaluate and refine digital experiences through usability testing, user feedback, analytics, and iterative design improvements.
• Maintain design systems, reusable interface components, and visual standards that promote consistency across College digital properties.

User Support, Training, and Design Consultation

User Support, Training, and Design Consultation

• Provide consultation to faculty, program staff, and research teams regarding user experience, web design best practices, accessibility requirements, and digital communication strategies.
• Develop documentation, design standards, and training materials that promote consistent and accessible web content development across the College.
• Serve as a resource for usability, visual hierarchy, content organization, and responsive design recommendations.

Website Design, CMS Implementation, and Content Experience

Website Design, CMS Implementation, and Content Experience

• Collaborate with developers to translate visual designs into maintainable front-end experiences while ensuring browser compatibility, responsive behavior, and accessibility compliance.
• Support content creators by providing guidance on page layouts, content hierarchy, visual presentation, and accessible content authoring practices.
• Maintain familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress customization techniques necessary to implement and maintain high-quality web experiences.

Research, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies

Research, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies

• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams to design user interfaces supporting research dissemination, grant-funded initiatives, data visualization, and digital engagement.
• Research emerging web design trends, accessibility technologies, interaction patterns, and UX methodologies to recommend improvements to College digital experiences.
• Contribute design expertise to multidisciplinary project teams by developing scalable interface patterns and reusable design frameworks.

Analytics, Optimization, and Content Strategy

Analytics, Optimization, and Content Strategy

• Support
• Partner with communications and marketing staff to evaluate website performance using analytics, usability testing, and user feedback.
• Recommend and implement design improvements that enhance user engagement, navigation, accessibility, and content discoverability while supporting strategic communication goals.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations, Director of E-Learning, Technology, and Communications, and the Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the College.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an associate's degree and four years of appropriate experience.
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing thoughtful digital product design, including evidence of user-centered design processes, visual communication skills, responsive layouts, accessibility considerations, and information architecture.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing responsive websites within WordPress CMS environments.
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and design systems using Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar tools.
• Strong visual design skills including typography, layout, spacing, color systems, and information hierarchy.
• Experience conducting usability testing and applying WCAG AA accessibility standards.
• Minimum three years of professional experience designing websites or digital experiences.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress customization sufficient to implement and maintain front-end designs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with developers, communications professionals, faculty, and project stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and contemporary web trends.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

• To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating recent and relevant experience designing digital experiences.
• Portfolios should include examples of websites, web applications, or user interfaces that showcase the applicant’s approach to user experience, visual design, information architecture, responsive design, and accessibility.
• GitHub repositories or code samples may be included as supplemental materials but will not be considered a substitute for a design portfolio.
• Health Assessment Required: No