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Title: UX Designer
Duration: 4+ Months (with possible extension)
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Description:
Design engaging and responsive landing pages for TXschools.gov with UX experience in mind.
Produce professional design mock-ups for all pages on TXschools.gov (school finder, overview and performance, and analytic tools).
Perform tests on user interface elements such as call to action(s), layouts, target links, landing pages and banners.
Develop and maintain designs that are consistent with TEA branding.
Utilize data and analytics in making design decisions.
Create and maintain a database of design assets.
Integrate client data feeds into the website.
Optimize website for maximum speed and scalability.
Employ industry and design best practice through website build process
Collaborate with back-end developers to ensure web and app logic is properly integrated.
Ensure website function and stability across devices i.e. desktop, mobile, tablet.
Incorporate brand elements and relevant market research findings into website.
Provide internal support through the build process of the website.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
4
Required
Professional design experience
4
Required
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe XD, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
4
Required
Experience with HTML, Javascript, and CSS
4
Required
Background in web/UX design with portfolio of strong creative work
4
Required
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field
4
Preferred
Social media and email marketing experience a plus
4
Preferred
Problem-solving skills to determine solutions to user interface challenges.
4
Preferred
Ability to understand business metrics and translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences.
4
Preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to developers.
