Gunnison Consulting Group Inc is hiring: Web UI/UX Designer and Developer in Was

Gunnison has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Web UI/UX Designer and Developer to join us in support of our US Census Bureau customer.

*This will be a part-time position

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Web Site updates;
• Conduct client consultations regarding UX, information architecture, design, and layout;
• Co-manage web project with other site-builder colleagues. Maintain all design artifacts;
• Create content site maps and conceptual wireframes or mock-ups.;
• Generate appealing design composites for customers;
• Convert design composites from Figma and Adobe Xd into custom themes and standards-compliant CSS and JavaScript;
• Debug and troubleshoot CSS and JavaScript for new and existing websites. Perform CSS and graphic customizations for existing websites;
• Work effectively and collaboratively with Development and Production colleagues on assigned customer projects;
• Follow development standards, governance processes and best practices. Participate in code reviews and quality control processes;
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, management, colleagues and deliver high-quality customer service;
• Create comprehensive templates for future use.
• Create a comprehensive theme or style for custom pages across modules.
• Prepare presentations to stakeholders and customers with exacting detail and quality.
• Prepare project reports, using input from project leaders.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, under the leadership of a Project Director.
• Perform quality reviews of the following types of documents:

• • Project Plans
  • Architecture documents
  • Design documents
  • CM, Test and other Plans
  • User documentation
  • Training documentation
  • Status Reports

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience
• Ability to assess verbal and written requirements from customers and transform them into interactive designs and project artifacts;
• Ability to design website themes;
• Experience with /publishing platforms;
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator; skilled at converting layered design files into HTML/CSS themes;
• Understanding of effective front-end development techniques and tools, such as Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5 and CSS3;
• Understanding of server-side rendering and its benefits and use cases;
• Knowledge of functional programming and object-oriented programming paradigms;
• Understanding the basics of 508 compliancy;
• Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment;
• Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adopt innovative technologies;
• Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently;
• Organization and attention to detail; professional communication (written and verbal) abilities.
• Training on human-centered design

Desired Qualifications:

• Programming skills in python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS;
• Ability to plan and design responsive sites for multiple viewports;
• Understanding of the version control and deployments using GitLab;
• 508/Accessibility certification
• Human-centered design certification(s)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Web Design or a related field is highly desirable; a Bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience will be strongly considered;

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.