UI/UX Designer/Developer

Location & Work Arrangement

• City, State: Lansing, Michigan
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Expectation for onsite presence at the Lansing office).
• Contract Type: Contract
• Interview Mode: Either Web Cam or In-Person Interview.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

The UI/UX Analyst leads the project team through the entire design lifecycle, from initial sketches to accessibility remediation.

1. User Research & Experience Design

• User Advocacy: Serve as the primary advocate for the end-user, identifying pain points and process flows to deliver intuitive visual solutions.
• Requirements Integration: Participate in Joint Application Modeling (JAM) sessions and brainstorm sessions with business owners to translate user stories into functional designs.
• Information Architecture: Analyze and design the structural layout of information to ensure high usability and scalability.

2. Wireframing & Prototyping

• Visual Deliverables: Create sketches, wireframes, and mockups using industry-standard tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.).
• Interactive Models: Develop high-fidelity functioning prototypes to demonstrate application flow to stakeholders.
• Standard Conformance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to established "Look & Feel" branding standards.

3. Accessibility & Testing

• ADA Compliance: Lead the project in meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Perform accessibility testing and advise developers on vulnerability remediation.
• Usability Testing: Create and facilitate usability tests with intended end-users, iterating on designs based on direct feedback and A/B testing results.

4. Technical Collaboration

• Developer Liaison: Provide guidance to the development team on UI/UX best practices and established coding standards.
• Feasibility Reviews: Review wireframes with Technical Leads to ensure designs are technically achievable before presenting to the business.

Required Qualifications Summary