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WEB USER INTERFACE DESIGNER

This is full performance web user interface design work creating and maintaining the graphical interface for an internet and intranet website in a department. An employee in this class utilizes software style guides and other tools to design and produce a wide variety of concepts, interfaces, designs and art for the web site and other electronic applications as needed. A significant aspect of the work is conferring with operational, marketing and information technology managers and employees to define, design and test user interfaces. Work includes developing and implementing design concepts, information architecture, graphics, styles, navigation and layout. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level information technology manager.

1. The position must be responsible for web user interface design for a department’s internet and intranet site.
2. The position must work as part of a department’s web program within a central information technology unit.

Design, create and implement highly usable interfaces for web applications for a department website; creates, adapts and maintains page layout and navigation tools.

Design a variety of kinds of web pages and types of content including special projects, marketing campaigns, specialized pages, booklists, public service-related projects, special needs communities and the intranet.

Creates, adapts, and maintains page layout and navigation tools; develops design or information structure by studying product/service content; analyzing user goals and target audience; conducting focus groups, user interviews, and surveys.

Organizes information by creating visualizations of content; sequencing and relating elements; preparing storyboards; applying principles of human-computer interaction, comprehension, learning, and aesthetics.

Develops prototypes by creating look and feel of the concept; structuring information filtering and retrieval; coordinating scripts and graphics with writers and designers; testing prototypes; observing usability; defining specifications.

Develop scripts to provide interactivity and other functionality for web pages; conduct research and analysis on a continual basis to improve the usability, accessibility, functionality, and interface design of all external and internal websites.

Maintains production schedule by coordinating requirements among marketing, engineering, quality assurance, and documentation teams.

Documents actions by creating functional descriptions and schematics.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• specifications and formats for digital imaging of archival and photographic materials
• formal and established web interface design and graphic principles
• web application technology as it relates to web user interface design
• principles of graphic user interface design for electronic media, especially the Web
• current tools and programs used for Web graphic creation, animation, and editing
• current hardware used for Web graphic creation, animation and editing
• current Web-based design scripting languages
• the use and operation of computer operating systems
• current Internet technology and standards, including Web browsers and browser specifications
• the structure and operation of web sites, including the path and hierarchy of web sites
• web programming languages as they relate to integrating design with program functionality.
• current Web servers and computer server operating environments
• Web connectivity protocols as well as other protocols and Web services
• Web statistics and statistics analysis
• site technical design and graphics as they interface with application functionality
• dynamic Web content
• website content management
• networking technologies, including security and encryption on the Internet, and basic networking concepts
SKILL IN:
• utilizing web-based technology to design and maintain graphic web content for a web site.
• graphic and conceptual design
• project management and organizing work
• user-centered design methodologies
ABILITY TO:
• learn digital image collection management
• produce high-level and detailed prototypes and mockups to effectively test and communicate designs
• learn new web interface design concepts and methodologies
• interpret technical manuals and apply the information garnered from them
• think logically and sequentially
• present ideas clearly, both orally and in writing
• complete work within confines of a time schedule
• manage multiple projects and relationships with internal and external customers
• establish effective working relationships with associates, departmental and administrative officials, supervisors, and other data processing personnel

EDUCATION

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in graphics design, graphics art, or a related area.

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EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience performing web user interface design work maintaining and designing graphic and web content utilizing web features and architecture to design and produce a wide variety of concepts, interfaces, designs and art for web sites.

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Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department, which has included a bachelor's degree as an educational minimum.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.