UI/UX designer

• The Government Information Center (GIC) is seeking a UI/UX Designer who will work on innovative projects promoting state and local government programs, services, initiatives, and information.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our new design system, ensuring consistency and a high standard of user experience across all state government digital platforms.
• This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and strong technical skills to deliver user-centered designs that place accessibility standards, best practices, and
• user research, at the forefront.
• The UI/UX designer will work within the Creative Team and will have a strong collaboration with the Web Team. This position reports to the GIC Creative Director., Design System Development:
• Working with a project lead, collaborate for the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive design system that includes reusable components, patterns, and guidelines.
• Ensure the early design system is scalable and adaptable to various digital products and services.

UX Design:

• Design high-fidelity UI components and UI patterns that are visually appealing, accessible, and user-friendly.
• Develop and maintain style and branding guidelines to ensure visual and functional consistency across all digital products and services.
• Ensure alignment with the state government’s branding standards and effectively communicate these guidelines to internal teams and external partners.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with the Design Lead, UX researchers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and user needs.
• Advocate for user-centric design principles and best practices within the organization.
• Lead design workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and collaboration.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:

• Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA and higher) and promote inclusivity.
• Conduct accessibility audits and implement necessary adjustments to enhance user accessibility.

Quality Assurance and Handoff:

• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Provide detailed design specifications, guidelines, and assets for development teams.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field is desired., * 2 to 5 years of experience in UX/UI Design is desired, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design systems and accessibility.
• Proven experience working on digital projects in the government or public sector is a plus.
• Experience with common user research methodologies is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in design tools (such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite), accessibility tools (WAVE, ANDI).
• Familiarity with front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design.
• Understanding of WordPress editor environments.* Ability to thrive in a remote setting and utilize collaboration tools such as Slack, Teams, and Wrike.

Core Competencies:

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in an agile time-sensitive environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards WCAG 2.1 AA and higher as well as best practices.