UI/UX Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, and integrate UX designs into JavaScript/Java codebases — owning technical feasibility end-to-end.
• Act as designer-developer / SME on high-visibility projects, switching between design and development as needed.
• Produce clean, semantic HTML markup that meets WCAG and ADA/Section 508 standards.
• Build and support a customer-facing design system — components, defects, accessibility, and page templates.
• Develop responsive, reusable interactive patterns and code libraries meeting W3 standards for HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Hands-on front-end framework development (Vue.js, AngularJS, ReactJS, jQuery).
• Collaborate with business analysts, senior developers, and architects through SDLC.
• Maintain design files, wireframes, and mock-ups; drive usability reviews and prototype validation.
• Stay current on UI/UX trends and recommend new tools and methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive ADA / WCAG accessibility experience
• Deep, hands-on front-end web application development experience
• Experience in creating conceptual and detailed design solutions grounded in end-user needs
• Working knowledge of storyboarding tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision)
• Track record working with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum
• Strong skills in end-to-end Human-Centered Design (HCD) design, research, usability
• Comfort communicating with business and technology stakeholders to deliver holistic solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• UI/UX or web developer certifications and training
• Prior experience in the Electric and Gas Utility industry
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related business/technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with screen reader tools (VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA)
• Experience inside Agile ceremonies and methodologies
• Adobe AEM exposure (nice-to-have per client)