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Occasional in-person team meetings in Wilmington DE 19801. 4-6 times a year

Client does not pay for travel.

Our direct client has an opening for a UI/ UX Designer 3162

This position is up to 12 months with the option of extension. The client is located in Wilmington DE 19801

If you are interested, please submit the following:

YOUR CURRENT RESUME
YOUR HOURLY RATE

Address:

Carvel State Office Bldg, Dep. of State, 4th floor

820 N French St.

Wilmington DE 19801

Interested candidates should submit their resume and include link to digital portfolio of professional UI/UX design work highlighting relevant work experience along with application.

Remote (Occasional in-person team meetings. 4-6 times a year):

The Government Information Center (GIC) is seeking a UI/UX Designer who will work on innovative projects promoting state and local government programs, services, initiatives, and information.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our new design system, ensuring consistency and a high standard of user experience across all state government digital platforms.
This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and strong technical skills to deliver user-centered designs that place accessibility standards, best practices, and
user research, at the forefront.
The UI/UX designer will work within the Creative Team and will have a strong collaboration with the Web Team. This position reports to the GIC Creative Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Design System Development:

Working with a project lead, collaborate for the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive design system that includes reusable components, patterns, and guidelines.
Ensure the early design system is scalable and adaptable to various digital products and services.

UX Design:

Design high-fidelity UI components and UI patterns that are visually appealing, accessible, and user-friendly.
Develop and maintain style and branding guidelines to ensure visual and functional consistency across all digital products and services.
Ensure alignment with the state government's branding standards and effectively communicate these guidelines to internal teams and external partners.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with the Design Lead, UX researchers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and user needs.
Advocate for user-centric design principles and best practices within the organization.
Lead design workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and collaboration.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:

Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA and higher) and promote inclusivity.
Conduct accessibility audits and implement necessary adjustments to enhance user accessibility.

Quality Assurance and Handoff:

Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
Provide detailed design specifications, guidelines, and assets for development teams.

Qualifications:

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field is desired.

Experience:

2 to 5 years of experience in UX/UI Design is desired, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design systems and accessibility.
Proven experience working on digital projects in the government or public sector is a plus.
Experience with common user research methodologies is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in design tools (such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite), accessibility tools (WAVE, ANDI).
Familiarity with front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design.
Understanding of WordPress editor environments.• Ability to thrive in a remote setting and utilize collaboration tools such as Slack, Teams, and Wrike.

Core Competencies:

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in an agile time-sensitive environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Knowledge of accessibility standards WCAG 2.1 AA and higher as well as best practices.

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