What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer/Developer position at Stellar Professionals LLC?
Job Details
Location & Work Arrangement
- City, State: Lansing, Michigan
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Expectation for onsite presence at the Lansing office).
- Contract Type: Contract
- Interview Mode: Either Web Cam or In-Person Interview.
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
The UI/UX Analyst leads the project team through the entire design lifecycle, from initial sketches to accessibility remediation.
1. User Research & Experience Design
- User Advocacy: Serve as the primary advocate for the end-user, identifying pain points and process flows to deliver intuitive visual solutions.
- Requirements Integration: Participate in Joint Application Modeling (JAM) sessions and brainstorm sessions with business owners to translate user stories into functional designs.
- Information Architecture: Analyze and design the structural layout of information to ensure high usability and scalability.
2. Wireframing & Prototyping
- Visual Deliverables: Create sketches, wireframes, and mockups using industry-standard tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.).
- Interactive Models: Develop high-fidelity functioning prototypes to demonstrate application flow to stakeholders.
- Standard Conformance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to established "Look & Feel" branding standards.
3. Accessibility & Testing
- ADA Compliance: Lead the project in meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Perform accessibility testing and advise developers on vulnerability remediation.
- Usability Testing: Create and facilitate usability tests with intended end-users, iterating on designs based on direct feedback and A/B testing results.
4. Technical Collaboration
- Developer Liaison: Provide guidance to the development team on UI/UX best practices and established coding standards.
- Feasibility Reviews: Review wireframes with Technical Leads to ensure designs are technically achievable before presenting to the business.
Required Qualifications Summary
| Skill Set Category | Key Expertise/Domain | Minimum Experience |
| Core Design | UI/UX Design & Development experience. | 3 5 Years |
| Design Systems | Experience with design systems and reusable components. | 2 3 Years |
| Tooling | Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or equivalent wireframing/prototypes tools. | 2 Years |
| Leadership | Leading user workshops and facilitating JAM sessions. | 2 Years |
| Accessibility | Familiarity with ADA accessibility standards and best practices. | 1 Year |
| Technical Knowledge | Knowledge of CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS); Java/.NET familiarity is a plus. | Required |