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Web Designer 3

Employer
Stanford University
Location
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Web Designer 3🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States📁Information Technology Services📅Jul 15, 2019 Post Date📅83928 Requisition #

Stanford University is seeking a WebDesigner 3 to be under minimal supervision, producedescriptive design requirements, storyboards, scenarios, interactive mock ups,graphics, and wireframe prototypes for complex, interactive web properties.Design and build web properties from initial vision through user acceptance.


Duties include:


  • Establish and implement a visionand strategy for the user experience and overall design that will be used inthe development of all new web products supported by the group.
  • Design leading-edge, high quality,attractive graphical user interfaces that work on all web devices, whilemaintaining an excellent user experience.
  • Collaborate with web developers,and port designs to web content management as application themes, templates,views, etc.; determine and apply theme settings as needed.
  • Articulate the pros and cons ofdesigns, and support recommendations with clear, detailed evidence andrationale.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert onmodern design concepts and solutions and usability best practices for all webdevices.
  • Work with various clients todevelop a deep understanding of the business needs, assist in the gathering ofdesign requirements, and perform user research activities.
  • Design, conduct, and respond toresults of usability tests for websites and applications; act on findings fromformal reviews, tests, and quality assurance activities.
  • Collaborate with IT Services,University Communications, and Online Accessibility Program staff to ensuregroup's compliance with policies and standards around identity graphics, webcontent, and online accessibility.

* - Other duties may alsobe assigned



DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):


  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Expert-level skills related to interactive web design and front-end user experience and interface development, for all web devices and modern browsers.
  • Ability to educate others on best web practices and help guide others to consider options while creating design solutions.
  • Ability to exhibit stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and balance beauty, innovation, and usability.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how implementation decisions impact user experience in terms of browser and device compatibility, accessibility, internationalization, and performance.
  • Proficiency in HTML and CSS.
  • Good working knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript libraries.
  • Ability to innovate.
  • Advanced knowledge of user profiling, usability testing, and quality assurance practices; ability to design, conduct, analyze, report on, and act on usability test and QA findings.
  • Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses and reporting.

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:


  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Frequently sitting.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone.
  • Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Strong visual acuity.
  • EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):


    Bachelor's degree and five years of relevantexperience or a combination of education and relevant experience.


    * -Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will providereasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requiresaccommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.


    WORKINGCONDITIONS:


    May workextended hours and weekends.


    Additional Information

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    At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment.

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