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Our client is looking for a UI Graphic Designer to be responsible for establishing the overall application look and feel as well as designing, communicating, and executing all user interface screens for each business requirement. Candidate directs the overall design and user experience for the delivered product. This role works closely with the Business Analyst and Technical Lead in the delivery of solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.

Tasks

·        Responsible for understanding project scope and working with the project team to ensure understanding of the requirements, functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT solution within the objectives set for the project.

·        Responsible for adhering to the project schedule while working with Business Analyst to examine existing business processes and systems to develop a full representation of the system’s interface design and usability by the business.

·        Responsible for working with User Acceptance Test (UAT) testers and conducting usability testing to ensure conformance with UI/UX best practices.

·        Responsible for appropriate resolution of critical IT issues as it pertains to the UI/UX role.

·        Participates in all requirement gathering meetings and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify product usability concerns and desires.

·        Conducts user interviews, research, observations and testing as needed throughout the course of the project. Develops personas, user flows/journey maps and/or storyboards as needed.

·        Facilitates regular design meetings during the course of application development.

·        Examine and analyze current user(s) flow and process, pain points, and desires from a usability and visual standpoint to deliver proper solutions.

·        Leads the overall visual design, usability and accessibility of the product. Provides expertise and leads the project team through applicable design patterns, screen layout decisions, and usability testing.

·        Serves as an advocate for the end user of the product, consistently working to improve the overall design and usability of the delivered product, as the budget allows.

·        Creates sketches, wireframes, and mockups of user interface screens according to the requirements/user stories that adhere to Applications and Site Standards as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

·        Creates high-fidelity functioning prototypes when applicable/feasible.

·        Reviews wireframes with the Business Analyst for business requirements and with Technical Lead for technical feasibility before presenting wireframe solutions to the business.

·        Provides resources (checklist and toolsets) to assist the development team regarding UI/UX best practices, established coding standards, and ADA vulnerability remediation.

·        Ensures conformance to the SOM Applications and Site Standards.

·        Performs accessibility testing to ensure conformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

·        Creates and facilitates usability tests with the intended users of the product and iterates screen designs accordingly.

·        Actively advises developers on accessibility requirements and vulnerability remediation.

·        Serves as liaison between Agencies.

NOTE:  Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. No relocation allowed. This requirement is non-negotiable. Schedule will be hybrid – 2 days per week onsite (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). A portfolio is required for submission to demonstrate design skills and project experience. On-site interviews are preferred.

Location: Lansing, MI  

Contract: 1 year

3-5 years  of experience in the following:

·        Experience in user interface (UI) design

·        Experience conducting user research

·        Portfolio required for submittal – please provide link

·        Degree or certification in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, or a related field

·        Experience designing in alignment with established design standards

·        Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and experience designing for accessibility

·        Experience conducting usability testing

·        Experience performing accessibility (ADA) testing

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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