UI/UX Developer

Location: Sparks, MD Role Overview Zachary Piper is seeking a UI/UX Designer to design, build, and maintain modern, accessible user interfaces for enterprise web and mobile applications. This role requires strong UI/UX design fundamentals and strong frontend engineering skills. Product development experience is preferred. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks and design systemsPartner with UX leadership to conduct usability testing, analyze feedback, and implement data‑driven design improvementsCollaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to understand requirements, assess technical feasibility, identify risks, and estimate effortGather and define requirements for new or evolving applicationsCreate wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockupsBuild rapid prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts to validate design and technical approachesEnsure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA) and performance best practicesStay current with emerging UX standards, tools, and technologies, including AI‑assisted design tools Required Skills & Experience UI/UX & Design Strong expertise in user‑centered design, usability testing, and accessibility (WCAG/ARIA)Proficiency with Figma; experience with Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or Balsamiq Frontend Development Strong hands‑on experience with:HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid), LESS/SASSJavaScript (ES6+), JSONModern frameworks: React, Angular, or VueExperience building responsive, mobile‑first SPAs and PWAsFocus on cross‑browser compatibility and performance UI Frameworks & Tooling Experience with Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or Material UIFamiliarity with Git‑based workflows and Agile/Scrum environmentsRegular use of VS Code or similar development tools Preferred Experience Design systems, design tokens, or component‑driven development (e.g., Storybook)Exposure to AI‑assisted design tools (Figma AI, Uizard, Galileo AI)Basic backend integration knowledge (.NET / .NET Core or Node.js)Understanding of MVC design patternsProduct‑focused development experience (not design‑only roles) Compensation Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Sick Leave (As required by law) Keywords: UI/UX Developer, UX Developer, UI Developer, Frontend Developer, Front End Developer, UI Engineer, UX Engineer, React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript, ES6, HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, SASS, LESS, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Wireframes, Prototyping, High-Fidelity Mockups, Usability Testing, Accessibility, WCAG, ARIA, Responsive Design, Mobile-First, SPA, PWA, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Design Systems, Storybook, Git, Agile, Visual Studio Code, API Integration, MVC, Node.js, .NET, Proof of Concept, Product Development