What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Today, we are an alliance of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and a national office that work in communities across the United States to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI advocates for all who are affected by mental illness, both the individuals and the people in their lives. We work to address disparities and injustices and to promote dignity and inclusion for all people with mental illness and their families. In addition to being advocates, we educate, we listen, and we lead as evidenced by our public awareness campaigns, the range of programs we provide, and our strong public policy.

We currently have an opening for a UX/UI Developer. The UX/UI Developer is part of a development team building and working on software systems built on top of Laravel, WordPress, and Salesforce. The UX/UI Engineer is responsible for assessing and improving the user experience of NAMI's core business applications for the Alliance.

This position is project dependent, from May 2024 through August 2026, and will be re-evaluated at that time.

This full-time position is remote (if desired, may work out of our Arlington, VA office on a hybrid basis).

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write clean and maintainable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Translate requirements into effective UX/UI solutions
• Understand user needs and gather feedback to continuously improve the software's user experience
• Conduct usability studies and user interviews to identify pain points and areas for improvement
• Design visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience for members
• Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that the software meets web accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Design interactive data visualizations and dashboards that present complex information in a clear and understandable manner
• Be a collaborative colleague who learns from and educates their team
• Proactively communicates, maintains expectations, and keeps work records up to date in project management systems and team communication channels
• Stay current with industry trends and identify new ways for the team to improve.
• Document all work well for future maintainability
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of practical experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI design, usability testing, and frontend development for web applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g. Sketch, Figma, etc.).
• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementing accessible designs.
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
• Comfort in a remote-first workplace
• Must pass background check

Your salary is only one component of the total compensation package. NAMI offers a range of standard and unique benefits that are reviewed annually:

• Generous and comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid by NAMI
• Flexible Work and Telework programs
• Professional Development Reimbursement program
• A variety of wellness offerings to support team members
• Employee Referral Program
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides support for personal and family problems common in contemporary life

NAMI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. NAMI prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information or any other legally protected group status. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disability.