Web Designer IV; no third party, W2

Responsibilities

• a. Main tool and environment for design work;
  Will be used for layout, prototyping, and communicating visual intent; Designing from and contributing to design libraries and brand guides
• 2) Front-End Languages
• 3) Technical Understanding
• a. Responsive design, performance, accessibility, version control (Git). Designs are created with development in mind from the start.
• 4) Versatile and Efficient
• a. Can handle projects end-to-end or contribute across the entire design-to-code pipeline, acting as a valuable "unicorn" in tech teams;
  Smooth communication and collaboration between pure design and pure development teams;
  Ability to quickly ramp up on project needs and work independently and without supervision;
  Comfortable in ambiguous situations where you need to define needs iteratively and continuously and can flex as new information is presented to you.
• 5) Visual Design shown in Portfolio.
• a. Engaging design and problem-solving approach;
  Strong artistic fundamentals (color theory, typography, composition, hierarchy), attention to detail, plus technical proficiency in design software, to create clear, functional, and aesthetically pleasing designs
• 6) Trend Awareness
• a. Strong awareness of global design and cultural trends, with the ability to translate insights into forward-thinking creative work.
• 7) User-Centered Mindset
• a. A passion for understanding and advocating for the end user throughout the design process.
• 8) Communication
• a. Excellent verbal, visual and writing communication;
  Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders as well as cross functional teams.
• 9) Strategic Thinking
• a. Ability to look beyond individual features to align user experience with long-term business goals, focusing on the "why" and "how" of a product's direction, not just the "what". Ability to see big-picture vision, prioritize efforts, and measure success across the entire user journey.
• 10) Product Design
• a. Ability to solve for ambiguous design problems, leveraging expert product thinking, interaction design, craft and prototyping while introducing new patterns and standards when needed.
• 11) Project Management
• a. Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of delivering complex creative projects on time and within budget.

• 3) Experience in Software Design and Development