Front-End Designer & Developer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Front-End Designer & Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing and developing visually stunning, user-friendly web products that meet accessibility standards. This role is a blend of design and development, requiring expertise in creating beautiful, functional user interfaces and coding them using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Key Responsibilities

Design & User Experience

• Create visually appealing and intuitive designs for our web products.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design ideas.
• Conduct or collaborate on user testing sessions to gather feedback and refine designs.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA compliance) to provide an inclusive user experience.

Front-End Development

• Translate design mockups into high-quality, responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript code.
• Build and maintain reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Migrate existing website content into new designs or platforms, ensuring all content meets current accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA). Refine and enhance the presentation to deliver a cohesive, user-friendly experience.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Support and utilize design frameworks like Bootstrap 4, 5, and Tailwind for consistent and efficient UI development.

Collaboration

• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end designs with server-side logic.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough testing to ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Regularly evaluate and improve the user experience through feedback and analytics.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development and design.
• Technical Expertise
• Proven experience as a Front-End Designer 7 Developer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js, or similar) is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, ARIA), including demonstrated proficiency in using online accessibility scanners (e.g., WAVE, Axe), screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), and other testing methods to ensure compliance and an inclusive user experience.
• Familiarity with design tools (not required but nice to have) like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) for creating visual assets.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Soft Skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective time management and adaptability to changing project needs.
• Portfolio
• A strong portfolio showcasing both design and front-end development capabilities (e.g., GitHub, Dribbble, Behance, or personal website).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and task runners (e.g., Webpack, Gulp).
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and continuous integration practices.

Special Requirements

• Must have an appropriate driver’s license valid in the relevant state or region.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive salary.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Employer-funded HSA.
• Paid health and dental insurance.
• Free parking.
• Participation in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and foster care incentive.
• Snoo Benefit.