Drupal UI/UX Designer

• We are seeking a skilled and versatile Drupal UI/UX Designer to join our team.
• This hybrid role combines user-centered design expertise with advanced Drupal development capabilities.
• You will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible interfaces and building responsive, high-performing digital experiences using Drupal.
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and have a demonstrated ability to train and mentor others in Drupal theming, site building, and administration.
• You will work closely with agency stakeholders, IT developers, and project managers to translate ideas into functional, engaging web solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with agency stakeholders to understand project requirements, user needs, and business goals.
• 7+ years of experience in product design or UI/UX design, with 3+ years focused on design systems at scale.
• Deep knowledge of Figma features such as variables, component properties, auto layout, and file organization best practices.
• Lead and execute content migration strategies, including bulk content transfer, taxonomy configuration, and metadata management.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to expand and refine the shared codebase, ensuring parity between design tokens, components, and front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, Design tokens).
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize and iterate on design concepts.
• Administer and support the Drupal Developer in configuring configure Drupal site elements such as content types, views, menus, blocks, roles, and permissions.
• Conduct usability testing, user research, and feedback sessions to inform and validate design and content decisions.
• Ensure all designs and implementations comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, including support for assistive technologies.
• Optimize web performance and ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Provide hands-on training and documentation to support internal team capacity in Drupal site building, theming, and content management.
• Facilitate ongoing knowledge transfer and mentor team members in Drupal best practices.
• Stay current on UI/UX trends, Drupal advancements, accessibility guidelines, and related web technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end web development.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Drupal 9 or higher, including theming, site building, design and administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, including testing and remediation.
• Experience with Drupal content migration, taxonomy design, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation) and JavaScript libraries (e.g., React, jQuery).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services integration.
• Deep proficiency with prototyping and design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to clearly document and communicate design decisions, and training materials.
• Proven track record of mentoring or training others in Drupal theming and platform management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field or equivalent work experience