When you join Portland Webworks, you are joining an organization of talented individuals whose goal is to deliver high-quality software solutions in the public sector. Government is not usually known for having beautiful or user friendly software, and we are working to change that perception. At PWW you have an opportunity to create impactful solutions for real people across the United States and see your ideas come to life.
As a UX Designer at Portland Webworks, you can expect to:
Design user-centered wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and personas
Lead discovery sessions and requirements gathering with clients. Translate user needs into intuitive designs
Conduct user research and usability tests to inform design decisions
Present designs and collect feedback from stakeholders and internal teams, advocating for user-centered solutions
Produce site maps and navigable information architecture
Hand off designs with detailed documentation to developers
Partner closely with a team of highly skilled software developers, project managers, graphic designers, and quality assurance professionals throughout the entire project life cycle
Manage multiple client projects and timelines at once
Conduct site audits and content review
As a UX Designer at Portland Webworks, you will bring:
3-5 years of UX design experience
Highly proficient in Figma creating wireframes and managing large design files
Exceptional presentation and communication skills. Be a proactive participant in meetings
Willingness to accept feedback to iterate and improve on designs
Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
Understanding of Agile methodologies
Experience working at an agency a plus
Experience working in the public sector a plus Applicants in Maine will be prioritized, but we are open to remote candidates.
BenefitsPortland Webworks maintains one of the most progressive benefits programs in Maine. Our team culture, our respect for our personnel, our open-books level of transparency, and our generous compensation packages have earned our company recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the entire state for every year that we've participated in the program.
The benefits we offer include:
100% paid health and dental benefits for employees
Up to 95% paid health and dental benefits for dependents
Health Reimbursement Account (to minimize out of pocket costs)
Company matching retirement plan
Profit sharing
Flexible scheduling
Up to 25 days paid vacation
Free parking This position requires passing a criminal background check due to client contracting requirements.
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