ITCON Services · 1 day ago
Web Designer - Drupal Themer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelITCON Services is seeking to hire a motivated and knowledgeable Web Designer/Drupal Themer to join their team at the U.S. House of Representatives. The role involves providing technical leadership and managing the full lifecycle of web projects, focusing on creating custom Drupal themes and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital products.
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Responsibilities
Provide piece-meal graphic support for 500+ Congressional websites deployed on the House Drupal platform as well as a variety of legacy systems
Collaborate with colleagues as part of Project Teams for customer delivery, and as part of the Design Team for various deliverables
Conduct client requirements gathering meetings in person and interact with customers via email and phone
Guide customers through the design process and aesthetic decision making
Successfully interpret client requirements and turn them into implementable graphic products
Compose and deliver well thought-out wireframes and impressive design composites to customers
Create and deliver superior custom Website Designs, Drupal Themes and Subthemes to House Developers and Programmers
Employ industry and House-specific best practices
Ability to solve HTML, CSS & Drupal UI issues that are submitted by customers through the Remedy ticketing system
Develop and maintain complex sites on the House Drupal platform, focusing on high-fidelity custom theming (Twig, PHP) and site building (Layout Builder, Views, Paragraphs)
Lead client consultations regarding UX, information architecture, and design. Actively identify potential project roadblocks and propose technical or design-based workarounds to meet client goals within platform constraints
Independently debug and resolve complex CSS, JavaScript, and cross-browser compatibility issues. Perform deep-dive graphic and code customizations for existing websites to improve performance or fix legacy bugs
Implement and manage local development environments (e.g., Lando, DDEV) and multi-dev workflows; adopt CSS preprocessing and component-based design
Develop comprehensive information architecture, including site maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
Participate in rigorous code reviews and ensure all work adheres to development standards and federal governance processes
Translate high-fidelity designs (from Figma, Photoshop, or Illustrator) into accessible, responsive, and performant Drupal themes using Twig, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript
Work effectively and collaboratively with Development and Production colleagues on assigned customer projects
Maintain resilient, solution-oriented relationships with customers and management, delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Qualification
Required
Mastery of Drupal Theming
Front-End Development
UX Design
Advanced problem-solving skills
Ability to identify project risks early
Troubleshoot deep-seated CSS/JS conflicts
Navigate the unique constraints of a high-profile federal environment
Strong web design and visual presentation abilities as demonstrated through a Portfolio of work
Demonstrated ability to code and troubleshoot HTML and CSS without reliance on WYSIWYG editors
Expertise in web graphic design tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe XD
Solid knowledge of web technologies, web development tools, social media integration and use
Experience creating Drupal Themes
General knowledge and experience with web content management systems and project tracking software
General knowledge and experience with version control systems such as Git Bash
Flexible and Adaptable to new technologies, changing priorities and processes
Ability to multitask, work as part of a development team, and work independently on projects without extensive supervision
Excellent customer communication skills - written and verbal
Ability to interact professionally with Congressional Staff
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field is highly desirable; in lieu of a bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience will be strongly considered
Ability to assess verbal and written requirements from customers and transform them into interactive designs and project artifacts
Ability to design website themes on the Drupal 10 and Drupal 11 platform
Excellent HTML/CSS skills; ability to plan and design responsive sites for multiple viewports
Expert-level proficiency in modern Drupal site building, including Views, Layout Builder, and Paragraphs
Solid knowledge of Figma, Photoshop, or Illustrator; skilled at converting layered design files into HTML/CSS or Drupal themes
Proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) and modern frameworks; ability to work without heavy reliance on jQuery
Advanced Git proficiency, including branching strategies, merge request reviews, and resolving complex conflicts
Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 compliance
Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adopt innovative technologies
Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently
Organization and attention to detail; professional communication (written and verbal) abilities
Company
ITCON Services
ITCON Services is a consulting firm that helps with innovative technology and management solutions.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
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