Web Designer

$124,455 - $150,222/Yr

Stanford University - Stanford, CA

Full-time - Senior

Stanford, CA

Educational Services

About the position

Stanford Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Web Designer 3 to create and implement design requirements for complex web properties. This role involves producing storyboards, interactive mock-ups, and wireframe prototypes, while ensuring a high-quality user experience across all web devices. The designer will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business needs and conduct usability tests to enhance web applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a vision and strategy for user experience and overall design for new web products.
• Design high-quality graphical user interfaces that work on all web devices.
• Collaborate with web developers to apply designs to web content management systems.
• Articulate the pros and cons of designs and support recommendations with evidence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on modern design concepts and usability best practices.
• Gather design requirements and perform user research activities with clients.
• Design and conduct usability tests for websites and applications, acting on findings from reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards around identity graphics, web content, and online accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expert-level skills in interactive web design and front-end user experience development.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS, with good knowledge of JavaScript and libraries.
• Advanced knowledge of user profiling, usability testing, and quality assurance practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with web analytics tools and related analyses.
• Ability to educate others on best web practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.