UI/UX Web Designer

Job Title: UI/UX Web Designer (Elections & Government Operations)

Job Summary

The Digital Content Specialist will serve as a hands-on implementation lead for the client elections Portal. This role involves executing critical updates to election information, candidate filings, and business services portals. You will work closely with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the Elections, Commercial Recordings, and Securities divisions to ensure the public receives timely, accurate, and Elections compliance information.

Key Responsibilities

• Election Cycle Support: Execute rapid updates for the 2026 Election Cycle, including posting candidate filing locations, voter registration deadlines, and polling place data.
• Granicus Platform Management: Perform hands-on configuration and content entry using the Granicus govAccess CMS, ensuring all pages utilize standard client templates.
• SME Liaison: Translate complex legislative updates and election regulations provided by the Elections Division into voter-friendly web content.
• ADA & Language Access: Maintain strict adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and ensure the availability of information in required languages (Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean).
• Portal Integration: Coordinate content updates related to Project Orion (the new Business Licensing Portal) to ensure a seamless user experience between the main site and specialized applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Platform Expertise: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Granicus govAccess or a similar enterprise-level government CMS.
• Nevada Election Knowledge: Familiarity with Nevada-specific election procedures, such as the Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) and Voter Roll Maintenance protocols.
• Compliance Rigor: Proven ability to manage content under Client Web Style Standards and federal ADA laws.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute accuracy in handling important candidate dates and disclosure reporting requirements where errors could have legal implications.
• UI/UX Design: 3 years proven experience with a strong understanding of user research, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Work Environment: Coordination with elections SME’s and SOS leadership-usually 2 days in office-Mon/Tues with some flexibility according to needs.