UI​/UX Designer

Position Summary

The UI/UX Designer is responsible for creating user‑friendly interfaces and enhancing user experiences across all digital platforms.

• User Research and Analysis:
  Conduct in‑depth studies to understand user needs, preferences, behaviors to inform design decisions, and create user personas and journey maps.
• Design and Layout:
  Create digital platform layouts, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that align with organization specifications and branding goals.
• User Experience (UX) and Usability:
  Ensure digital platforms are intuitive, accessible, and optimized for user engagement via desktop and mobile.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with senior leadership, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to align design with overall project objectives.
• Maintenance and Updates:
  Conduct digital platform testing, troubleshoot issues, update content, and enhance features to improve navigation and performance.
• Trend Awareness:
  Stay current with digital industry trends, technologies, and best practices to maintain modern and effective digital platforms.
• Visual Design:
  Create graphic user interface elements, such as menus, tabs, and widgets, ensuring they are visually appealing and intuitive to use.
• Maintain Design Standards:
  Ensure adherence to style guides and design systems, including typography, color schemes, and accessibility standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Computer Science, User Experience Design or a related field.
• Proficiency in Design Tools:
  Experience with design software such as Figma, Miro, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components.
• User‑Centered Design Knowledge:
  Strong grasp of usability principles, responsive design, and user‑centered design methodologies.
• Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design projects, demonstrating design thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability, and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.

• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components.

The schedule for this position may vary and require flexibility, including some early or late shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime, based on the needs of the agency.

This position may require occasional travel. The employee must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel. State vehicles may be available, but reliable transportation may be required for local travel.

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.

• Annual rate: $70,242.53.
• Benefits package includes a benefits allowance to offset costs of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans.
• Retirement:
  State of Oklahoma matching up to 7% towards an employee’s Defined Contribution retirement plan.
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid annual leave (increases with service), and 15 days of paid sick leave.
• Longevity payments based on years of service with the State of Oklahoma.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.