UI/UX Designer -II

Position: UI/UX Designer -II
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: 12+ Months

Skillsets:

• Advanced level experience designing web-based application user interfaces that are accessible and mobile friendly to users, adhering to relevant accessibility guidelines meeting or exceeding WCAG 2.1 AA or higher requirements and compliance with related regulations, such as, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 508 for custom applications. (4+ years)
• Advanced level experience with front-end web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular). (4+ years)
• Advanced level experience identifying, documenting and implementing accessibility, mobile and usability standards, processes and guidance into an organization. (2+ years)
• Experience using Accessibility tools and techniques to ensure compliance with requirements, such as, Lighthouse, Axe dev, NVDA, Aria, jaws, ANDI) (4+ years)
• Experience designing user interfaces by using tools, such as, Adobe XD, Figma for prototyping, user flows and wireframes.
• Advanced level experience designing and testing user interfaces for web applications across platforms, browsers and devices for usability.
• Advanced level experience working with teams developing custom applications.
• Knowledge and experience working in a Microsoft .Net environment.
• Knowledge of universal design principles.
• Experience with testing tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results.
• Experience working with users to meet accessibility needs.
• Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and following IT Best Practices
• Experience troubleshooting UX issues through testing, debugging, research, investigation and identifying solutions.
• Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.
• Experience understanding defined requirements by identifying and implementing achievable solutions.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non-technical staff.
• Experience writing standards and guidelines documentation.
• Experience in creating technical documentation for processes and applications.
• Collaborates and shares information with others and is a team player to ensure project success and business needs are met.
• Ability to meet project timelines.
• Ability to provide input into task estimates.
• Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills.
• Experience conducting research and persona development.
• Experience working independently to complete tasks.
• Experience with data analysis and use of metrics.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology and tools
• Excellent customer service including demonstrating empathy for users
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills.