UI Designer/Developer - Full Time - Jersey City,NJ

Position Summary:

The UI Web Designer / Developer works on various project teams to build prototype user interface designs for usability testing, client review and demonstrations, as well as serve as a knowledge resource for the latest trends and technologies for web- and standards-based user interface development. You will work to actively assist in improving the usability, usefulness, and desirability of our applications in collaboration with business stakeholders and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with usability team members, business members, development teams and other internal stakeholders to build storyboards, proof-of-concept mockups, demos and prototypes of proposed and planned applications and features.
• Collaborate in the definition of user interface design standards for applications, to optimize ease-of-use and achieve an integrated and consistent look and feel.
• Conduct ongoing research of web-based user interface development best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of  5 years of experience in web design / development, with specific expertise with web-based applications
• Solid understanding of basic design skills (e.g. typography, color, grids)
• Strong web graphics production capability and practitioner experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio and other mockup tools
• Fluency with web standards and technologies, including: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, Spry, YUI, GUI
• Knowledge of usability and coding practices for accessibility
• Creative approach to problem solving, innovation and issue resolution
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate actively and proactively with others in a cross-functional team
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and as a presenter and self-motivated and self-managed
• Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering highly-polished web-based prototypes under tight time constraints

 

Requirements:
BSC in Computer Science or equivalent experience and 8 years of IT experience.