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POSITION: User Interface Designer

LOCATION: Providence Rhode Island

Department: IT Software Engineering

Report to: Director, IT Software Engineering

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS

At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

• Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work
• Generous benefit offerings including:
  • 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan
  • 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share
  • Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles
• Tuition reimbursement

SUMMARY: The User Interface Designer works to develop, maintain, and support the AMS website and digital products at every stage of product development. They find creative solutions that improve the user experience. This position prototypes, designs, and builds user interfaces for the AMS website and related communication mediums. They collaborate with the Web Working Group and software developers to produce visually aesthetic, highly usable web content and web interfaces. The User Interface Designer will have considerable knowledge of the AMS website, our electronic products, and the Society’s mission. They are very comfortable with using AI tools to assist in their daily work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and rapid prototypes.
• Create functional, easy-to-use, and innovate web interfaces.
• Maintain and improve responsive web content.
• Assist in the analysis of AMS website usage metrics via Google Analytics and propose recommendations where needed.
• Understand and work within web style guidelines.
• Establish and maintain website accessibility standards.
• Communicate with content providers to assure they adhere to web style guideless and accessibility standards.
• Write clear and concise documentation of new web design processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL: 10% Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site professional development

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works primarily within the IT – Software Engineering department
• Are a member of the Web Working Group and the Web Strategy Group
• Supports all staff with website related help desk requests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proven UI design experience with a strong portfolio
• Expert in HTML and CSS coding
• Advanced user of AI tools
• Proficiency in:
• Adobe Create Suite
• Bootstrap 3 and forward
• WordPress
• Working knowledge of content management systems
• Basic understanding of JavaScript
• Willingness and ability to learn accessibility standards.
• Experience with typography a plus
• Experience with graphic and multimedia design a plus

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department.
• Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to work demands.
• Demonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect.
• Plans and organizes work effectively.
• Accepts accountability for job performance and results.
• Works effectively with others in a variety of settings
• Uses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation.
• Maintains professional composure in challenging situations.
• Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches in order to achieve the best results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices
• Capable of reliable attendance in the office during scheduled work hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• On-call availability to support production systems
• Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems.
• This position is required to be in-office.

EOE Statement

The American Mathematical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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