261-3 UI/UX Developer

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The UI/UX Designer is responsible for defining the visual direction, usability, and overall experience of enterprise applications. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all user interface designs are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards. The UI/UX Designer collaborates closely with Business Analysts, Technical Leads, Developers, and QA to translate business requirements into user‑friendly, visually consistent solutions.

This position leads the design of wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user testing activities to produce high‑quality digital experiences that meet customer needs and comply with the State of Michigan (SOM) Look & Feel Standards and ADA accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

User Experience & Visual Design

• Lead the visual design and usability direction of all product interfaces.
• Analyze user workflows, pain points, and desired outcomes to shape improved user experiences.
• Create sketches, wireframes, mockups, and high‑fidelity prototypes aligned with SOM Look & Feel and ADA standards.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, intuitive, and visually consistent across the application.

Collaboration & Requirement Alignment

• Work directly with project team members—Business Analysts, business owners, architects, developers, tech leads, and QA—to understand functionality and requirements.
• Partner with the Business Analyst to evaluate existing processes and develop accurate interface designs.
• Participate in requirement‑gathering meetings, Joint Application Modeling (JAM) sessions, and collaborative workshops.

Standards, Testing & Accessibility

• Advocate for end‑user needs throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Conduct usability testing and accessibility testing to ensure compliance with UI/UX and ADA standards.
• Provide developers with guidance on best practices, accessibility requirements, coding standards, and remediation strategies.
• Ensure full conformance with State of Michigan (SOM) Look & Feel Standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present wireframe and design solutions to Business Analysts, Technical Leads, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate usability testing sessions and refine designs based on feedback.
• Serve as a liaison to the DTMB Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team.

Requirements

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Experience

• UI/UX design experience: 3–5+ years
• Wireframing/prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar): 2+ years
• Design systems & reusable components: 2–3+ years
• Leading user workshops & facilitating sessions: 2+ years
• Accessibility standards (ADA) familiarity: 1+ year

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with wireframing/prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent)
• Experience working with design systems and reusable component libraries
• Familiarity with information architecture principles
• Working knowledge of CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS)
• Basic understanding of Java or .NET environments (preferred but not required)

UX & Research Skills

• Experience conducting usability testing and analyzing feedback
• Ability to perform A/B testing or other quantitative UX evaluation methods
• Strong ability to examine user flows, identify pain points, and propose effective design solutions

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and presentation capabilities
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with both technical and business teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accessibility and usability standards