Web Designer Job at Addison Group, Washington DC

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  • Addison Group
  • Washington DC

Job Description

We seek a highly motivated, organized, creative self-starter to join our dynamic and fast-paced team as a mid-level or senior web designer . This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned web designer with advanced design, UX/UI, technical and communication skills with a passion for bridging the intersection between design, technology, and public policy. This position is involved in all aspects of digital product design. Projects include but are not limited to: issue-focused websites, dynamic data visualizations, interactive digital features, long-form media-rich digital reports, and other web products and media packages.

Ideal candidates will have excellent creative initiative and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for design and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have advanced UX/UI design skills. They must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, solid project management skills, and be organized. They must have the ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Candidates must be tech-savvy and highly competent with new and developing methods of web design and development. The position works closely with a range of subject-matter expert clients and must have strong topical and visual research skills, ideally with a passion for public and international affairs. Additionally, the candidate will be a strong team player and possess strong leadership skills.

Please note this is not a web developer position. It is a pure web design role and only those with web design experience will be considered.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Produce and design deliverables including sitemaps, wireframes, full-fidelity visual comps, UI component libraries, and custom graphics (static and animated) as specified by the project's needs.
  • Test and review front-end development output.
  • Document design decisions and formulate development specifications.
  • Produce deliverables that effectively communicate information architecture, interactions, and responsive designs to research partners.
  • Collaborate with developers to mockup and review data visualization UI and color palettes.

2. COLLABORATION

  • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with web developers, product leads, and clients to design a range of advanced-level digital products, including websites, dynamic/media-rich digital reports, interactive tools, visualizations, single page applications, and maps.
  • Prepare and present concepts/work to stakeholders, articulating design thinking and decisions to non-designers and content expert clients.
  • Skilled at giving and receiving feedback in an effective and empathic manner.

3. LEADERSHIP

  • Collaborate with leadership to define project priorities and roadmap the future of digital products.
  • Work closely with clients to identify their objectives and audiences, developing a product vision and strategy.
  • Lead on strategic design and user-experience decisions, ensuring a unified vision and aesthetic within a product.
  • Provide visual, strategic, and organizational recommendations, acting as a design resource for clients and the internal team.
  • Maintain resources and build practices to help improve the team’s processes.
  • Help lead formal and informal design critique sessions. Encourage team participation. Provide constructive feedback.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable mentor and sounding board on design to associate and mid-level colleagues as it relates to digital products.
  • Other duties and projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

  • B.A./B.S/A.B. in relevant field or other relevant experience, including bootcamp training or freelance work.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in UX/UI design outside of training experiences.
  • Advanced understanding of UX best practices and design principles.
  • Advanced knowledge of design and prototyping tools, such as: Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
  • Excellent command of visual design capabilities, including composition, layout, information hierarchy, typography, and color discernment.
  • Ability to create in a wide range of media, including web, social, email, and ideally video and data visualization technologies.
  • Expert understanding of the website design and development process, including working knowledge of: HTML/CSS, taxonomies and content types, the WordPress platform, mobile responsive design, accessibility standards.
  • Excellent knowledge of UX/UI best practices and experience with user interface design patterns, UCD methodologies, and common UX challenges.
  • Zest for challenging assignments, with an eye toward creative and innovative solutions.
  • Flexible, positive, collaborative, action-oriented attitude and professional approach.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; including effectively presenting information to non-technical partners, operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
  • Attention to detail, initiative, and follow through skills.
  • Strong interest in global affairs and public policy is a plus.
  • Sound judgment, maturity, and discretion.
  • Illustration skills are a plus.

SOME TECHNOLOGIES WE USE

  • GitHub
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Shorthand
  • Figma

You don’t need to be proficient in all of these, but you should know some of them. The ability to and interest in learning others is a must.

Job Tags

Freelance, Flexible hours,

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