Sr. UX/UI Designer (Consultant)

Inquirer Group of Companies

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Product Family, Best Practices, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Consulting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Digital Media, HTML5, Industry/Trade Analysis, JavaScript, JavaScript Libraries, Mock Up, Multimedia, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, News Reporting, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Style Guide, Team Player, Time Management, Typography, Usability Testing, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Design, Web Production, Wireframes, Wordpress
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Sr. UX/UI Designer (Consultant)

  • Manages end-to-end web production processes, including website design, front-end development and CMS improvement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze user requirements for digital news content and features.
  • Create wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes that clearly communicate design concepts.
  • Design user interface elements that are consistent with brand guidelines.
  • Conduct usability testing, gather and analyze user feedback to identify opportunities for improving UX/UI designs.
  • Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs across digital platforms.
  • Maintain and develop design systems and style guides.
  • Provide support in quality control and continuous improvement of digital products.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, best practices and relevant technologies relevant to digital news media.
  • Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design or related roles.
  • Experience in designing and managing digital media, news websites or multimedia platforms under the WordPress CMS.
  • Portfolio demonstrating design process from concept through to final implementation and usability testing
  • Proficient in design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards and responsive design.
  • Experience in usability testing methodologies and data-driven design improvements. (Senior)
  • Knowledge of front-end development, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JS libraries. (Senior)
  • Has experience with server-side pre-processing CSS such as SASS to build customizable look and feel for end users.
  • Excellent visual design skills including typography, color theory and layout.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

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