UI-UX Designer

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.   Our client is looking for a UI/UX Designer to work on an Accessibility project to be compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. This impacts many aspects on how the interacts with the public. This position will focus on developing standards specific to custom applications within a Microsoft .Net environment. There are over 300 custom applications made up of both internal applications for staff and public-facing web applications. It is critical to develop standards to meet the new guidance for existing applications as well be prepared for any new development efforts. Public-facing applications are the initial focus; however, standards will also need to apply to internal applications. While the primary focus is accessibility, the position will also need to apply standards for mobile-friendly applications as we have many staff and partners working in the field on varying devices. Tasks Plan for, identify and document standards, processes and guidance for custom applications user interfaces, specifically addressing accessibility and mobile friendly techniques. Translates functional needs into user-friendly designs, conducts accessibility testing, and ensures applications provide consistent, responsive experience across devices and assistive technologies. Review applications for meeting accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and collaborate with others to determine processes for monitoring and ensuring future changes continue to meet standards once defined. The position will provide input to mitigate/resolve issues. Assist with testing guidance to developers and documentation of test scenarios related to accessibility and mobile friendliness. The position would develop and assist with developing any templates needed. Provide reliable, responsive support. This work requires 40 hrs./week) work for a candidate with advanced skillsets and experience in UI UX design, development and testing. This position is responsible for creating intuitive, efficient, and accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and align usability, mobile and security requirements, while maintaining the overall structure and integrity familiar to users as related to the specific application. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Self-starter to plan out and complete deliverables. Candidate should be motivated to stay on top of technological advancements to ensure that new techniques, tools so design and testing methods can continuously be improved, supported, and aligned with industry and agency standards as well as emerging business requirements. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and be able to perform a variety of tasks. Candidate will need to take initiative and own tasks or products along with being self-motivating Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to nontechnical staff Collaborates and shares information with others and is a team player to ensure project success and business needs are met. Ability to meet project timelines Ability to provide input into task estimates Excellent time management, organizational, and planning Experience conducting research and persona development. Ability to work independently to complete tasks. Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology and tools. Excellent Customer Service including demonstrating empathy for users Critical thinking and creative problem solving Good interpersonal skills   NOTE: Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI within 30 calendar days of start date. Local candidates preferred. Position will be hybrid - currently 60% remote and 40% in the office weekly. Services must be physically completed within the State of Wisconsin including during remote work. New contractor must start onsite for a five-day orientation/onboarding.   Location: Madison, WI Contract: 1 year Skills Required: 4+ years of experience in the following: Advanced level experience designing web-based application user interfaces that are accessible and mobile friendly to users, adhering to relevant accessibility guidelines meeting or exceeding WCAG 2.1 AA or higher requirements and compliance with related regulations, such as, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 508 for custom applications. Advanced level experience with front-end web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular). Advanced level experience identifying, documenting and implementing accessibility, mobile and usability standards, processes and guidance into an organization. Experience using Accessibility tools and techniques to ensure compliance with requirements, such as, Lighthouse, Axe dev, NVDA, Aria, jaws, ANDI) Experience designing user interfaces by using tools, such as, Adobe XD, Figma for prototyping, user flows and wireframes. Advanced level experience designing and testing user interfaces for web applications across platforms, browsers and devices for usability. Advanced level experience working with teams developing custom applications. Knowledge and experience working in a Microsoft .Net environment. Knowledge of universal design principles Experience working with users to meet accessibility needs Experience troubleshooting UX issues through testing, debugging, research, investigation and identifying solutions. Experience working in Azure DevOps including repositories, version control, and deployments. Experience with testing tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results. Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and following IT Best Practices Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance. Experience understanding defined requirements by identifying and implementing achievable solutions   1-2 years of experience in the following: Experience writing standards and guidelines documentation. Experience creating technical documentation for processes and applications Experience with data analysis and use of metrics Bachelor's Degree in a related field Skills Desired A plus to have: Experience working for a Government agency. Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, etc. UX certifications or training in UX design and accessibility standards.   *** Rate depends on experience *** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time. *** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.   Please submit your resume by using the "URL" below