Stanford Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Web Designer 3 to be under minimal supervision, produce descriptive design requirements, storyboards, scenarios, interactive mock ups, graphics, and wireframe prototypes for complex, interactive web properties. Design and build web properties from initial vision through user acceptance.
Duties include:
- Establish and implement a vision and strategy for the user experience and overall design that will be used in the development of all new web products supported by the group.
- Design leading-edge, high quality, attractive graphical user interfaces that work on all web devices, while maintaining an excellent user experience.
- Collaborate with web developers, and port designs to web content management as application themes, templates, views, etc.; determine and apply theme settings as needed.
- Articulate the pros and cons of designs, and support recommendations with clear, detailed evidence and rationale.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on modern design concepts and solutions and usability best practices for all web devices.
- Work with various clients to develop a deep understanding of the business needs, assist in the gathering of design requirements, and perform user research activities.
- Design, conduct, and respond to results of usability tests for websites and applications; act on findings from formal reviews, tests, and quality assurance activities.
- Collaborate with IT Services, University Communications, and Online Accessibility Program staff to ensure group's compliance with policies and standards around identity graphics, web content, and online accessibility.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expert-level skills related to interactive web design and front-end user experience and interface development, for all web devices and modern browsers.
- Ability to educate others on best web practices and help guide others to consider options while creating design solutions.
- Ability to exhibit stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and balance beauty, innovation, and usability.
- Demonstrated understanding of how implementation decisions impact user experience in terms of browser and device compatibility, accessibility, internationalization, and performance.
- Proficiency in HTML and CSS.
- Good working knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript libraries.
- Ability to innovate.
- Advanced knowledge of user profiling, usability testing, and quality assurance practices; ability to design, conduct, analyze, report on, and act on usability test and QA findings.
- Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses and reporting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone.
- Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Strong visual acuity.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work extended hours and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
