UX/UI Designer

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

WFH Hybrid Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM 

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a customer-focused, innovative team dedicated to high-quality digital experiences
• Work in an environment that values creativity, growth, and collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful, real-world projects that engage users across multiple platforms
• Competitive benefits 

Portfolio Requirement:

Candidates MUST provide a strong portfolio of recent professional work (link or attachment) to be considered for this role!

General responsibilities:

• Design and prototype high-performing webpages, e-commerce, customer portal management and mobile app interfaces from concept through final delivery
• Create wireframes, user flows, interaction designs and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design intent
• Collaborate closely with UX, front-end and back-end developers as well as Marketing and Product stakeholders, to bring ideas to life
• Develop and refine front-end UI components for mobile applications ensuring intuitive, accessible and performant experiences
• Apply responsive and adaptive design principles for seamless use across desktop, tablet and mobile devices
• Ensure all designs align with brand standards, accessibility guidelines and usability best practices
• Organize, maintain and document Figma files, design systems, components and high-resolution assets
• Support and maintain design systems, style guides and reusable UI components
• Partner with developers to ensure design-to-build accuracy, including handoff via Figma Dev Mode
• Incorporate SEO, performance and usability considerations into web design decisions
• Participate in design reviews, critiques and iteration cycles based on feedback and data
• Report to and attend weekly meetings with the Creative Manager and DevOps Manager
• Attend optional in-person team meetings in Palmerton, PA, when available
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• A strong portfolio showcasing web, mobile and responsive design work, including UX process- please provide as attachment or links
• Experience using Slack, Basecamp, Dropbox, Evernote a plus
• High proficiency using Figma (including Dev Mode) 
• High proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat 
• Knowledge of UX/UI fundamentals: information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, typography and color theory
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
• Knowledge of responsive and mobile-first design best practices
• Knowledge of Design handoff and documentation best practices
• Knowledge of usability testing tools, analytics awareness, A/B testing concepts preferred
• Working familiarity of Drupal, HTML, CSS and JavaScript 
• Familiarity using mobile application frameworks (e.g., Flutter with Dart)
• Understanding of SEO, usability and performance considerations for web experiences
• Possess a passion for empathetic, user-centered design and creating meaningful digital experiences
• Possess a strong foundation in UX problem-solving, from research and ideation to execution
• Possess a curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in UX/UI trends, tools, and technologies
• Strong Organizational and Time-Management Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills - Oral and written
• Excellent Collaboration Skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to translate user needs and business goals into elegant design solutions
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback in an iterative environment
• Ability and willingness to produce multiple iterations of wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs

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