Times News Media Group · 5 hours ago
UX/UI Designer
Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrTimes News Media Group is part of Blue Ridge Communications, focused on delivering high-quality digital experiences. The UX/UI Designer will be responsible for designing and prototyping webpages, e-commerce interfaces, and mobile app interfaces while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure intuitive and accessible user experiences.
Information ServicesNewsOnline Portals
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
Qualification
Required
Established residency in Pennsylvania
A strong portfolio showcasing web, mobile and responsive design work, including UX process- please provide as attachment or links
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
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
Preferred
Experience using Slack, Basecamp, Dropbox, Evernote a plus
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
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
Times News Media Group
Today's Times News newspaper can trace its history back over 120 years to the Mauch Chunk Daily Times established in 1883.
Founded in 1883
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase