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SENIOR WEB DESIGNER

Posted Date  Fri Oct 09, 2009
Closing Date  Thu Oct 15, 2009 or until filled
Salary  * Negotiable *
FLSA Status  Exempt
Department  Office Of Clinical Marketing
Job Category  Information Technology
Hours  MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8AM TO 5PM
Requisition Number  10000395
Position Number  42505
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years experience designing websites/products including formal training in design. Experience with content management a plus.  

Skills And Abilities Web Design
Effective Communications Skills
Customer Service
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
 Job Duties 1. Designs innovative layouts for new or current Web sites, microsites, online promotions, ad banners, interactive applications and other online interfaces.

2. Develops information architecture and navigation for complex, multi-level sites with many sections and pages that cross-link.

3. Ensures all work output incorporates stakeholder requirements, employs best practices in UI, navigation, usability and works in browser platforms (including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc. for both PC and Mac).

4. Collaborates closely with business analysts, Web developers and HTML/Flash specialists on implementing static and interactive designs.

5. Supports and expands upon institutional branding efforts, as well as business, market and user requirements.

6. Stays abreast of current trends in Web design, usability and information architecture.

7. Oversees the work of freelance Web designers if necessary.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

 Comments Work requires knowledge of web design vocabulary and strong familiarity with standard concepts,practices and procedures of Web design. Requires skill in front-end web design with advanced experience using Illustrator Photoshop and Dreamweaver and strong knowledge and understanding of w3c and 508 Web accessibility standards. Must have strong knowledge and understanding of information architecture and organization skills and understanding of HTML, CSS and browser limitations, with coding exp. a plus. Incumbent must have strong analytical and problem solving skills with minimal direction with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work under deadlines, juggle multiple projects at once and keep up with changing task prioritization. This work req. customer-service focus with experience working in matrix organization.  

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