Front-End Web Designer

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Design 🗓️ June 25th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The College is hiring a Front-End Web Designer to lead the design and implementation of user-centered web experiences that support academic programs, research, and marketing initiatives. The role involves creating wireframes, prototypes, and responsive web interfaces while collaborating with developers, faculty, and communications staff to deliver accessible and scalable digital solutions.

Highlights

Lead user experience planning, interface design, and front-end implementation for College websites and digital applications.
Design responsive layouts consistent with University branding and accessibility standards, using tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Develop and maintain design systems, reusable interface components, and documentation for web content development.
Implement web pages within the College WordPress environment using child themes, page builders, and custom modules.
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and communications staff to support digital engagement and grant-funded projects.
Use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress customization skills to ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance.
Provide consultation and training on user experience best practices, accessibility, and digital communication strategies.
Evaluate website performance with analytics and usability testing to recommend design improvements.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or an associate degree with four years experience.
Preferred qualifications include at least three years of professional web design experience, a strong portfolio, and knowledge of WCAG AA accessibility standards.