UI/UX Designer (Front-end) (688583)

Job Title: UI/UX Designer (Front-end) (688583)

Location: Atlanta, GA Hybrid

Duration: Long Term Contract

The Georgia Dept. of Corrections (GDC) is seeking a front-end web designer to design & develop, and oversee both intranet websites and the public websites for the GDC. The preferred candidate must have strong knowledge and experience of front-end web design and development with html, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, Drupal content management system, and some JSP/PHP. This is an in person position to work primarily at our downtown location, 7 MLK Jr Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. There will be some telework options.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Design and develop user-friendly websites across multiple platforms.

- Must understand UI/UX integration with back-end services based on JSP/PHP and application architecture.

Environment:

Drupal, Magento, Bootstrap, JS, CSS, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Sign, Vimeo

Required skills and experience:

•     Drupal versions 7/8/9.

•     Proficient with CSS, responsive design and front-end web development.

•     Hand coding html as well as working with PHP/JSP applications.

•     Develop, design, and configure pages and modules in Drupal.

•     Develop, design, and configure web pages in Magento.

•     Configure and develop pdf forms for Adobe Sign including validations

•     Experience with full web design cycle including gathering requirements, project documentation, wire

frames, graphics, coding, and implementation for large-scale public and intranet websites.

•     Design graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator for Public Relations in promoting events.

•     Create and/or edit videos.

•     Provide excellent customer service and customer-facing skills.

•     Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical users.

•     Collect and interpret business and design requirements from internal and external sources.

•     Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-level view with planning and strategy for future

innovation.

- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as under direct supervision. Must take the

initiative to explore and stay current on new technologies and trends.

Desired skills:

•     Experience in using Content Management Systems like Magento and WordPress is a plus.

•     Flexible and experienced in SDLC, Agile, and blended development methodologies.

•     Ability to collect and interpret analytics (Google Analytics, SiteImprove and Omniture Site Catalyst) and

user data (surveys).

•     Use of open APIs, such as Google Maps, Custom Search Engine, Translate, etc.

•     Social media integration techniques.

•     Video file conversion and optimization.

•     Ability to author and recommend standards for various interfaces, frameworks, and platforms.

Requirements:

4 Year degree in CIS related discipline or recent equivalent experience.

5 years’ experience in related field.

Candidate will be expected to provide examples of websites/designs you have worked on.