UX/UI Front End Designer

Founded 32 years ago, Allied Consultants is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced UX/UI Front End Designer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Position will be Hybrid. Candidate has to be on-site with minimum of twice a week. Local to Austin candidates will be preferred.

Responsibilities

This front-end worker under the guidance of project manager, business users and technical architects will be responsible for designing responsive and accessible modern web applications. They will create the prototype and develop the style sheets and provide the required components for application developers.

They should have a strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and best practices and experience in creating wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to communicate design concepts. They should be skilled in the use of Figma, Adobe XD, or related UX mockup and prototyping software. They should have knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility guidelines and experience in designing accessible interfaces. They should be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and product managers. They should be proficient in in HTML, CSS, MUI, and JavaScript.

They should have excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts and rationale. They should be familiar with agile development processes and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements. They should have experience conducting heuristic evaluations and expert reviews to identify usability issues. They should have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to address user needs and pain points.

They should have a Minimum five years UX/UI design experience

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of UX/UI Design of Web Applications
• 5 years of Figma
• 5 years of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• 3 years of MUI

Preferred:

• 3 years of Sketch

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced UX/UI Frontend Designer to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check

Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.