Graphic Design (UI/UX)

This role is focused on Graphic Design or Visual Arts and is not intended for developer -based backgrounds.

The UI/UX Analyst is responsible for establishing the overall
application look and feel as well as designing, communicating, and executing
all user interface screens for each business requirement. The UI/UX Analyst
directs the overall design and user experience for the delivered product. This
role works closely with the Business Analyst and Technical Lead in the delivery
of solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.

Responsibilities

·        Responsible for understanding
project scope and working with the project team to ensure understanding of the
requirements, functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT
solution within the objectives set for the project.

·        Responsible for adhering to the
project schedule while working with Business Analyst to examine existing
business processes and systems to develop a full representation of the system’s
interface design and usability by the business.

·        Responsible for working with
User Acceptance Test (UAT) testers and conducting usability testing to ensure
conformance with UI/UX best practices.

·        Responsible for appropriate
resolution of critical IT issues as it pertains to the UI/UX role.

·        Participates in all requirement
gathering meetings and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify
product usability concerns and desires.

·        Conducts user interviews,
research, observations and testing as needed throughout the course of the
project. Develops personas, user flows/journey maps and/or storyboards as
needed.

·        Facilitates regular design
meetings during the course of application development.

·        Examine and analyze current
user(s) flow and process, pain points, and desires from a usability and visual
standpoint to deliver proper solutions.

·        Leads the overall visual
design, usability and accessibility of the product. Provides expertise and
leads the project team through applicable design patterns, screen layout
decisions, and usability testing.

·        Serves as an advocate for the
end user of the product, consistently working to improve the overall design and
usability of the delivered product, as the budget allows.

·        Creates sketches, wireframes,
and mockups of user interface screens according to the requirements/user
stories that adhere to State of Michigan (SOM) Applications and Site Standards
as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Creates

               high -fidelity
functioning prototypes when applicable/feasible.

·        Reviews wireframes with the
Business Analyst for business requirements and with Technical Lead for
technical feasibility before presenting wireframe solutions to the business.

·        Provides resources (checklist
and toolsets) to assist the development team regarding UI/UX best practices,
established coding standards, and ADA vulnerability remediation.

·        Ensures conformance to the SOM
Applications and Site Standards.

·        Performs accessibility testing
to ensure conformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.

·        Creates and facilitates
usability tests with the intended users of the product and iterates screen
designs accordingly.

·        Actively advises developers on
accessibility requirements and vulnerability remediation.

·        Serves as liaison to DTMB
Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team.

Required Qualifications:

·        3 -5 years of experience in user
interface (UI) design

·        3 -5 years of experience
conducting user research

·        Degree or certification in
Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, or a related field

·        Portfolio submission required
to demonstrate design skills and project experience

·        2 -3 professional references
required

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Experience designing in
alignment with established design standards

·        Knowledge of WCAG guidelines
and experience designing for accessibility

·        Experience conducting usability
testing

·        Experience performing
accessibility (ADA) testing