Job Description:

Candidates must provide a portfolio link that showcases relevant design/UI design work.

Design & Prototyping

Develop high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups in Figma that align with CCC’s branding and user experience goals.

Build and maintain a Figma component library to ensure design consistency across colleges and digital platforms.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and user needs into intuitive UX/UI solutions.

Apply accessibility (WCAG, ADA) best practices to all design work.

Front-End Implementation

Convert Figma designs into responsive, scalable WordPress templates and UI components.

Utilize CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and UI libraries to streamline front-end development.

Develop modular, reusable front-end components that integrate with CCC’s CMS and content publishing strategy.

Optimize web interfaces for performance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.

Work within WordPress’s templating system, ensuring design fidelity and functional flexibility

Requirements:

· 10+ years of experience in UI/UX design with front-end development knowledge, preferably within higher education or complex web ecosystems.

· Expert proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, design systems, and prototyping.

· Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end implementation.

· Experience with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and modern UI libraries.

· Familiarity with WordPress templating and content management workflows.

· Basic understanding of PHP for WordPress customization is a plus.

· Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) and user-centered design principles.

· Experience working with version control systems (Git).

· Higher Ed experience is preferred but not mandatory

· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, UX/UI Design, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience/certifications.