Front-End Web Designer

The University of Florida’s ED-Distance Learning department is seeking a Front-End Web Designer (Web Designer II) to lead UX planning and digital interface design, support accessibility and usability improvements, and deliver responsive front-end experiences within the College WordPress environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead user experience planning and interface design for College websites and digital applications, including stakeholder discovery to identify user needs, project goals, content priorities, and functional requirements.
• Create user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity interface designs to communicate design intent and support collaborative development.
• Design responsive layouts and front-end experiences aligned with University branding standards, with a focus on accessibility, usability, and mobile-first design principles.
• Evaluate and refine digital experiences through usability testing, user feedback, analytics, and iterative design improvements.
• Maintain design systems, reusable interface components, and visual standards to support consistency across College digital properties.
• Consult with faculty, program staff, and research teams on user experience, web design best practices, accessibility requirements, and digital communication strategies.
• Develop documentation, design standards, and training materials that support consistent and accessible web content development across the College.
• Serve as a resource for usability, visual hierarchy, content organization, and responsive design recommendations.
• Design and implement pages in the College WordPress environment using child themes, page builders, and reusable content modules.
• Collaborate with developers to translate visual designs into maintainable front-end experiences, ensuring browser compatibility, responsive behavior, and accessibility compliance.
• Support content creators with guidance on page layouts, content hierarchy, visual presentation, and accessible content authoring practices.
• Maintain proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress customization techniques needed to implement and maintain high-quality web experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams on user interfaces that support research dissemination, grant-funded initiatives, data visualization, and digital engagement.
• Research emerging web design trends, accessibility technologies, interaction patterns, and UX methodologies to recommend improvements to College digital experiences.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams by developing scalable interface patterns and reusable design frameworks.
• Partner with communications and marketing staff to evaluate website performance using analytics, usability testing, and user feedback.
• Recommend and implement design improvements that enhance engagement, navigation, accessibility, and content discoverability while supporting strategic communication goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations, Director of E-Learning, Technology, and Communications, and the Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an associate’s degree and four years of appropriate experience.

Technologies

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress
• Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud
• GitHub
• WCAG AA
• Mobile-first design principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating thoughtful digital product design, including user-centered design processes, visual communication, responsive layouts, accessibility considerations, and information architecture.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing responsive websites within WordPress CMS environments.
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and design systems using Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar tools.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, spacing, color systems, and information hierarchy.
• Experience conducting usability testing and applying WCAG AA accessibility standards.
• Minimum three years of professional experience designing websites or digital experiences.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress customization sufficient to implement and maintain front-end designs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, communications professionals, faculty, and project stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and contemporary web trends.

Application Instructions

• Upload your cover letter and resume to be considered.
• Submit the application by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• Include a portfolio demonstrating recent and relevant experience designing digital experiences.
• Portfolios must include examples of websites, web applications, or user interfaces showing your approach to user experience, visual design, information architecture, responsive design, and accessibility.
• GitHub repositories or code samples may be included as supplemental materials, but they will not substitute for a design portfolio.
• This requisition has been reposted; previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (appropriate area of specialization).

Location and Work Setting

• Gainesville, FL
• Onsite

Other Information

• Health assessment required: No