UI/UX Designer/Developer

Codeworks, a LRS Company is an IT Services firm, known for our strong commitment to quality and for our direct client relationships.

Our client is looking to bring aboard a UI/UX Designer to join their team on a 12 month contract basis, with a strong likelihood of long-term extension. Candidate must currently reside within 90 miles of Lansing, MI. No relocation allowed.

As a UI/UX Analyst, you will 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. The UI/UX Analyst directs the overall user experience for interacting with 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.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Works directly with project team including business analysts, business owners, solution architects, tech leads, developers, and QA to ensure understanding of the requirements, functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT solution.
• Works in conjunction with the 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.
• Participates in all requirement gathering meetings, Joint Application Modeling (JAM) sessions, and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify product usability concerns and desires.
• 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 and usability 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 usability testing to ensure conformance with UI/UX best practices.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

• 3 to 5 years experience in designing user interface is required.
• 3 to 5 years experience in user research is required.
• Education or certification in graphic design, interaction design, visual communication or related field is required.
• Applicants must submit a portfolio to demonstrate skills and projects.
• Applicants must submit 2 to 3 professional references.
• Experience designing to a set of design standards is preferrable.
• Experience designing to accessibility standards (WCAG ) is preferred.
• Experience performing usability and ADA testing is preferred.

For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should send their resumes. Attn: Laura. This individual must currently reside within 90 miles of Lansing. LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY NEED APPLY. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED FOR THIS ROLE

About Codeworks: Codeworks, an LRS Company, has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.

Codeworks discloses that the anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $52/hr and $58/hr. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable. All full time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Codeworks, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

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