UX Designer

When you join Portland Webworks, you are joining an organization of talented individuals whose goal is to deliver high-quality software solutions in the public sector. Government is not usually known for having beautiful or user friendly software, and we are working to change that perception. At PWW you have an opportunity to create impactful solutions for real people across the United States and see your ideas come to life.

• Design user-centeredwireframes, prototypes, user flows, and personas
• Lead discovery sessions and requirements gathering with clients.
  
  Translate user needsinto intuitive designs
• Conduct user research and usability tests to inform design decisions
• Present designs and collect feedback fromstakeholdersand internal teams, advocating for user-centered solutions
• Produce site maps andnavigable information architecture
• Hand off designs with detailed documentation to developers
• Partner closely with a team of highly skilled software developers, project managers, graphic designers, and quality assurance professionals throughout the entire project life cycle
• Manage multiple client projects and timelines at once
• Conduct site audits and content review

• 3-5 years of UX design experience
• Highly proficient in Figma creating wireframes and managing large design files
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills. Be a proactive participant in meetings
• Willingness to accept feedback to iterate and improve on designs
• Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
  
  Experience working at an agency a plus
• Experience working in the public sector a plus

Applicants in Maine will be prioritized, but we are open to remote candidates.

Portland Webworks maintains one of the most progressive benefits programs in Maine. Our team culture, our respect for our personnel, our open-books level of transparency, and our generous compensation packages have earned our company recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the entire state for every year that we've participated in the program.

The benefits we offer include:

• 100% paid health and dental benefits for employees
• Up to 95% paid health and dental benefits for dependents
• Health Reimbursement Account (to minimize out of pocket costs)
• Company matching retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Flexible scheduling
• Up to 25 days paid vacation
• Free parking

This position requires passing a criminal background check due to client contracting requirements.