Careers

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

The front-end designer is embedded in the marketing team and works closely with our developers to deliver key web projects. The front-end designer understands UX principles and best practices, as well as the possibilities of front-end development. You have an eye for aesthetics and can write some JavaScript. In this role, you will collaborate with the team to identify project objectives, requirements, develop plans, user flows and documentation for websites, features and digital experiences. With an emphasis on usability and accessibility, you will partner with a designer to create wireframes, user flows, prototypes and front-end experiences, translating designs into high-quality HTML, CSS and Javascript code. You also handle production and front-end refinement on a range of projects. You will routinely review and test websites for quality, accessibility and functionality and recommend enhancements to improve the user experience for all, sometimes implementing enhancements yourself where possible.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in common front-end technologies and have a strong track record of project delivery, excellent customer focus, ownership, urgency, drive, communication skills and ability to work well in a team. Continuum College staff will maintain and instill our values: diversity and respect for all, equity and inclusivity, a never-ending pursuit of excellence, integrity, and trust & openness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Front-End Development 

•Use HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other front-end development languages, libraries and frameworks to bring concepts to life in a CMS environment.
•Develop and maintain user interfaces, optimizing the user experience for all.
•Create tools that improve site interaction.
•Follow SEO and accessibility best practices. 
•Collaborate with team to ensure code meets project requirements and expectations.

UI/UX Design

•Collaborate with designer to create user flows, wireframes, prototypes and mockups.
•Contribute to and collect business requirements and user feedback when available.
•Translate requirements, wireframes, user flows and design elements into user interfaces, in collaboration with design partner.
•Use data to identify and troubleshoot UX and accessibility problems.
•Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team and stakeholders including business, development, marketing and management.

Documentation & Research 

•Collect data and examples to aid in documenting requirements. 
•Record instructions for internal users to use updated or new interfaces.

Professional Development 
•Research and learn solutions, processes, tools, software, etc. to always remain current in role and be a valuable team player

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering or related fields, AND 3 years of experience using common front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS and Bootstrap, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
•Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
•Basic understanding of Git/Version Control
•Proficient understanding of Responsive/Mobile Design
•Ability to produce wireframes, design mockups and prototypes

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

•Experience doing front-end work within a CMS environment
•Experience with Agile project management methodology

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.