UI/UX Web Designer

Summary

Join CALSTART as our UI/UX Web Designer and be responsible for designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for our web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure our digital products are user-friendly and engaging. Key responsibilities include conducting user research and usability testing, creating wireframes and mockups, and collaborating with developers. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of experience are required, along with proficiency in design tools and web development skills. Familiarity with PHP is a plus. CALSTART offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and paid family leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years' experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably in web design
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar
• Experience with web development utilizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, accessibility standards/best practices and familiarity with responsive design with a mobile-first approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and feedback
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for websites
• Develop and maintain design specifications and style guides
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design
• Work with product managers and stakeholders to define user requirements and project goals
• Audit existing web properties for quality assurance and compliance with best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with PHP

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave