Web Designer/user Researcher - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago Library

Description

Requisition Number:
JR25872


Division / Dept

/ Unit:

Library IT & DS - DLDC


Reports to:
Director of the Digital Library Development Center


Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week


General Summary:


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 higherlevel knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 25 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, taskbased 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, Illustrator, 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.
• Working knowledge of responsive/mobile design.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of frontend 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).

Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with other staff from the Forum of Digital Culture.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

To Apply:

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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