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Web Design

Web Designers design web pages that engage target audiences, drive web traffic, and provide optimal user experience; use knowledge of user interface design and human factors engineering to create visually pleasing web pages with rich content and clear navigational schemes; employ site animation and special effects to create a compelling user experience; test and improve site usability and performance on a variety of browsers.

• Design rich media websites and pages including graphic design/layout, user interface features, site animation, special effects elements, video/audio, etc.
• Design, build, and/or maintain websites using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• Conceptualize, create, and manipulate individual design elements (e.g., audio, video, still images, animation, text, digital data, interactivity, etc.) using graphic/multi-media design software
• Develop website maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, and industry standards; design and create wireframes and prototypes
• Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of web development projects
• Develop and document style guidelines for website content; ensure compliance with accessibility requirements
• Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules; ensure websites interface with all browser and device types
• Conduct surveys and usability studies to ensure website is user centered and meeting the needs of intended audience; monitor site performance
• Write and edit technical documentation, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports
• Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience
• Understand business goals and translate goals into key performance indicators (KPI)
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00