Web Designer/User Researcher - JR25872-3800 - The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11995044 Department
Library IT & DS - DLDC
About the Department
As a center of intense intellectual inquiry, the University of Chicago
Library aspires to be the most dynamic research and learning environment
in the world, supporting the University's commitment to research and
teaching and to using its intellectual resources to help solve the
world's problems. Even as we continue to focus on building and
preserving our renowned collections, the Library is assuming new roles
that are vital to research, innovation, and learning at the University.
In the process, we are leveraging the deep expertise of Library staff,
developing services that support new avenues of research, and expanding
access to and preservation of scholarly resources in ways that advance
the goals of the University community and the needs of the next
generation of scholars.
Job Summary
Performs graphic design and user research for UChicagoNODE, a web portal
that unifies access to collections and archives at the University of
Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Meets with stakeholders to determine digital collection interface
requirements and user research questions to be answered, using
prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, or InVision.
- Coordinates all phases of user research, including recruitment,
study design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Develops wireframes/mockups for all views for UI/UX testing before
coding begins using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or
InDesign.
- Tests wireframes/mockups with users, and incorporates feedback.
- Writes HTML template code.
- Ensures all templates are compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), in conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA, and usable
with a variety of screens, assistive technologies, and input
devices.
- Ensures the consistency of graphic design elements across
UChicagoNode.
- Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the
public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or
point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
- Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following:
written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web
site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The
incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years professional design and web developer experience
including: producing and maintaining complex websites.
- Working collaboratively as part of a software development team.
- Working in an academic, library, or research environment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Experience with web analytics tools, usability testing and user
research methods.
- Using qualitative and quantitative research methods to profile site
audiences. Knowledge of multiple methods including interviews,
surveys, task-based testing.
- Writing user studies.
- Knowledge of software and services to support user research (Eg:
Qualtrix, transcription services).
- Experience interpreting test data and translating it to site
requirements or user stories.
- Demonstrated mastery of graphic design software, including Adobe
Photoshop, Illustr tor, and InDesign.
- Working knowledge of video and audio web delivery.
- Thorough knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and of
tools for testing and troubleshooting accessibility issues.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for documents, audio, video and
other media.
- Apply principles of user-centered design, universal design,
interaction design, and information architecture to development of
products.
- Working knowledge of responsive/mobile design.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of front-end development frameworks or libraries, such as
Django, Flask, or React .
- Experience researching APIs for third party systems and using them
to integrate functionality into sites.
- Use of prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, or InVision
- Experience using enterprise accessibility software, such as
Siteimprove.
- Configuring IIIF image viewers.
- Securing IRB approval.
- Platforms for managing user comments and crowdsourcing.
- Proficiency in preprocessor stylesheet scripting (such as Less or
Sass).
Applica
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11995044 Department
Library IT & DS - DLDC
About the Department
As a center of intense intellectual inquiry, the University of Chicago
Library aspires to be the most dynamic research and learning environment
in the world, supporting the University's commitment to research and
teaching and to using its intellectual resources to help solve the
world's problems. Even as we continue to focus on building and
preserving our renowned collections, the Library is assuming new roles
that are vital to research, innovation, and learning at the University.
In the process, we are leveraging the deep expertise of Library staff,
developing services that support new avenues of research, and expanding
access to and preservation of scholarly resources in ways that advance
the goals of the University community and the needs of the next
generation of scholars.
Job Summary
Performs graphic design and user research for UChicagoNODE, a web portal
that unifies access to collections and archives at the University of
Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Meets with stakeholders to determine digital collection interface
requirements and user research questions to be answered, using
prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, or InVision.
- Coordinates all phases of user research, including recruitment,
study design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Develops wireframes/mockups for all views for UI/UX testing before
coding begins using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or
InDesign.
- Tests wireframes/mockups with users, and incorporates feedback.
- Writes HTML template code.
- Ensures all templates are compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), in conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA, and usable
with a variety of screens, assistive technologies, and input
devices.
- Ensures the consistency of graphic design elements across
UChicagoNode.
- Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the
public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or
point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
- Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following:
written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web
site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The
incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
---
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years professional design and web developer experience
including: producing and maintaining complex websites.
- Working collaboratively as part of a software development team.
- Working in an academic, library, or research environment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Experience with web analytics tools, usability testing and user
research methods.
- Using qualitative and quantitative research methods to profile site
audiences. Knowledge of multiple methods including interviews,
surveys, task-based testing.
- Writing user studies.
- Knowledge of software and services to support user research (Eg:
Qualtrix, transcription services).
- Experience interpreting test data and translating it to site
requirements or user stories.
- Demonstrated mastery of graphic design software, including Adobe
Photoshop, Illustr tor, and InDesign.
- Working knowledge of video and audio web delivery.
- Thorough knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and of
tools for testing and troubleshooting accessibility issues.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for documents, audio, video and
other media.
- Apply principles of user-centered design, universal design,
interaction design, and information architecture to development of
products.
- Working knowledge of responsive/mobile design.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of front-end development frameworks or libraries, such as
Django, Flask, or React .
- Experience researching APIs for third party systems and using them
to integrate functionality into sites.
- Use of prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, or InVision
- Experience using enterprise accessibility software, such as
Siteimprove.
- Configuring IIIF image viewers.
- Securing IRB approval.
- Platforms for managing user comments and crowdsourcing.
- Proficiency in preprocessor stylesheet scripting (such as Less or
Sass).
Applica
Source : The University of Chicago