FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Front End UI/UX Developer SUPERVISOR: Assistant Dean, Digital & Research Strategies DEPARTMENT: Information Discovery Team STATUS: Full-time POSITION SUMMARY: The River Campus Libraries (RCL) seeks a creative and collaborative UI/UX Designer to join the Digital & Research Strategies portfolio. The incumbent will lead front-end development of the library’s web presence and web apps, as well as contribute design, development, and prototyping expertise to online exhibits, research applications, AR/VR projects, wayfinding, and digital signage. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Digital & Research Strategies, the successful candidate will leverage deep knowledge of Drupal development with a focus on theming, alongside skills in user experience design, to create transformative and engaging digital tools, services, and experiences. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Front-End Development 40% · Develop and implement mobile-first, performant, user-centered web experiences in Drupal · Apply best practices in responsive design, usability, and accessibility · Continuously improve user interfaces and interactive experiences for library websites and digital projects · Implement modern SASS/CSS to ensure cross-device and cross-browser compatibility · Participate in the design of software platform architecture and databases · Leverage reporting and analytics to improve design and user experience UI/UX Design 35% · Develop UI mockups and prototypes to communicate design ideas to stakeholders and support project planning · Maintain knowledge of current and emerging UI design concepts, standards, and best practices · Illustrate design ideas by leveraging wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps · Design graphic user interface elements like menus, controls, and other visual elements in alignment with University standards and guidelines · Champion user-centered interaction models · Collaborate on user research and user testing for RCL’s web presences and web apps Professional Development 15% · Remain current on changes and developments within the Drupal content management system · Explore new trends in user experience, interface design, programming and development · Prototype new tools and run pilot projects to test new technologies · Participate in professional networks and organizations to expand knowledge base and share our work with a broader community Miscellaneous Duties: 10% · Maintain currency with library functions, resources, practices and procedures · Participate in and contribute towards River Campus Libraries and University committees, meetings, and events · Maintain professional collaborations with River Campus Libraries colleagues and university constituencies · Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Required: · Bachelor’s degree plus 1+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience · Portfolio highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions · Experience applying user-centered philosophies and/or interaction design best practices · Experience with Drupal theming and Twig · Knowledge of HTML5, SASS/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, with strong understanding of DOM · Familiarity with debugging tools (Firebug, Chrome inspector) · Working knowledge of version control software (GIT) · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders · Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a high degree of accountability · Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion · Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 and 508 Accessibility guidelines Preferred: · Background in user interface design, user experience, and/or computer science · Experience with theming in both Drupal 7 and 8, including creating subthemes · Experience with design software (Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Cloud) · Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Foundation) · Familiarity with other major CMS and MVC frameworks (WordPress, Omeka, Django) · Familiarity with multiple development stacks (LAMP, MERN) · Experience with project/ticket management software (JIRA) · Comfortable working in a Unix environment · Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) · Experience designing for native mobile applications · Familiarity with package management tools (Yarn, NPM) How to Apply: All applicants must apply online at https://universityofrochester.jobs/. Click here to apply to this position. ---- Brought to you by code4lib jobs: https://jobs.code4lib.org/jobs/45542-front-end-ui-ux-developer
