Senior UI Designer​/Web Developer

Senior UI Designer/Web Developer

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Applied Research Laboratories

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

40

Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

Applied Research Laboratories’ (ARL:

UT) Strategic Communications Office (SCO) is seeking a Senior UI Designer/Web Developer to shape and elevate the look, feel, and usability of ARL’s web presence. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced designer/developer with an eye for visual design, front-end expertise and the ability to lead and mentor others.

• Design Leadership & User Experience
  • Lead the visual design, user experience, and front-end standards for ARL’s web properties.
  • Translate feedback, user needs, and organizational goals into thoughtful design solutions.
  • Establish and maintain consistent branding, layout, and interaction patterns across platforms.
  • Keep ARL’s sites visually modern, intuitive, and engaging.
  • Guide and review design work produced by web staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Web Development
  • Maintain ARL’s portfolio of internal and public-facing websites.
  • Implement and oversee front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Review code, provide technical guidance, and ensure best practices across the team.
  • Oversee and prioritize web requests through Service Now, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Stay current with emerging web technologies and practices while adhering to ARL’s security and information assurance standards.
• Accessibility & Standards
  • Lead compliance efforts for accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508).
  • Establish accessibility best practices and documentation for the web team.
  • Recommend training opportunities and provide guidance to staff on accessibility and inclusive design.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise two web developers (one full-time, one part-time), providing technical direction, feedback, and professional development support.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments to deliver web solutions that meet organizational needs.
  • Contribute to and support SCO department-wide initiatives alongside designers, communications specialists, and archivists.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience across a combination of the following: web development, UI design, and UX design.
• Proven experience leading web design or development projects from concept through implementation, with a portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design and front-end implementation.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentorship, or informal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in front-end coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience using Git Lab (or other version control systems).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508).
• Ability to independently lead complex work while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience supervising or formally managing web developers or designers.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe XD.
• Experience using ticketing/support platforms (Service Now or equivalent).

US Citizen is required. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

$75,000-$85,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel
• Exposure to all weather conditions
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcript

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action…