University Web Developer and User Experience Designer
San Jose State UniversitySan José, CA, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionExtensive knowledge of interface, photo and graphic design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma, Adobe Xd, Sketch and iMovie Premiere Pro Knowledge of TextMate, TextWrangler, Sublime Text, Dreamweaver, MS Visual Studio Code or other code-editing tools Knowledge of content management systems, WordPress, Modern Campus and Drupal templates, email marketing tools, and video editing software Thorough knowledge of universal design and web accessibility standards Ability to work with CSS Frameworks and maintain responsive web design libraries Familiarity with the scripting language JavaScript and JavaScript libraries Extensive knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, React, XML, XSL, SML, CSS, CMS systems, or similar blogging platforms. Google Analytics. Tableau, Looker Studio, Lucidchart and Adobe Creative Suite Strong graphic design skills and artistic ability to translate communication needs into design Familiarity with and interest in emerging technologies, including HTML5, CSS, Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc. Comprehensive knowledge of visual design principles as applied to online media Ability to understand university level curriculum concepts and convey them graphically Knowledge of experience designing and crafting user experiences that are responsive Ability to sketch or prototype interactions and design concepts with Sketch, Figma, Adobe Xd or similar UI design tools, as well as Invision, Keynote, Principle, or similar prototyping tool Knowledge of user research techniques, usability testing, surveys, card sorting, interviews, contextual inquiries, cognitive task analysis, and heuristic evaluations Knowledge of combining key research findings to create personas, use cases, and user journeys Knowledge of web analytic software, Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Practices Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study Three years of experience supporting information systems and technology Experience with interface, photo and graphic design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro Experience wire framing and prototyping interactions and design concepts with Sketch, Figma, Adobe Xd or similar UI design tools, as well as Invision, Keynote, or similar prototyping tool Experience with HTML / CSS, Modern Campus, Drupal and WordPress CMS
Key Responsibilities
- Support the core SJSU website(s) with continually updated graphics, multimedia and visual user-interface improvements.
- Support the visual development of communications outlets including the SJSU Newsroom, Washington Square Magazine Digital Issues, and various campaign and other fundraising web properties.
- Design web interfaces and collaborate with UMC and other stakeholders on the development of interface pattern libraries.
- Integrate design patterns to university websites, campaign websites, blogs, emails, and other digital platforms.
- Following the general digital marketing direction from the Director of Digital Marketing and Communications and art direction provided by the Senior Director of Creative Strategy, create a consistent visual design for the SJSU.edu website.
- Apply universal design principles ensuring accessibility of digital content and applications.
- Align content strategy initiatives with user experience project plans.
- Contribute to web project planning, strategy and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external developers on web components / templates / integrations requiring more advanced development, scripting and programming.
- Collaborate with technical and creative contributors to coordinate changes to SJSU’s interface design patterns and templates.
- Provide web graphics and general web content support to SJSU divisions and departments.
- Stay current new user-centered design trends and UX strategies.
- Create web and interface concept sketches, flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to support the design process.
- Conduct user research using formal and informal methods, interpret user needs, gather requirements by consulting stakeholders, analyze web analytics, and assess current interfaces.
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Compensation
Classification : Information Technology Consultant - Career
Anticipated Hiring Salary : $7,000 / month
CSU Salary Range : $5,158 / month - $12,730 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
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Web Developer • San José, CA, US