The Georgia Dept. of Corrections (GDC) is seeking a front-end web designer to design & develop, and oversee both intranet websites and the public websites for the GDC. The preferred candidate must have strong knowledge and experience of front-end web design and development with html, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, Drupal content management system, and some JSP/PHP. This is an in person position to work primarily at our downtown location, 7 MLK Jr Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. There will be some telework options.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Design and develop user-friendly websites across multiple platforms.
- Must understand UI/UX integration with back-end services based on JSP/PHP and application architecture.
Environment:
Drupal, Magento, Bootstrap, JS, CSS, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Sign, Vimeo
Required skills and experience:
Drupal versions 7/8/9.
Proficient with CSS, responsive design and front-end web development.
Hand coding html as well as working with PHP/JSP applications.
Develop, design, and configure pages and modules in Drupal.
Develop, design, and configure web pages in Magento.
Configure and develop pdf forms for Adobe Sign including validations
Experience with full web design cycle including gathering requirements, project documentation, wire
frames, graphics, coding, and implementation for large-scale public and intranet websites.
Design graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator for Public Relations in promoting events.
Create and/or edit videos.
Provide excellent customer service and customer-facing skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical users.
Collect and interpret business and design requirements from internal and external sources.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-level view with planning and strategy for future
innovation.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as under direct supervision. Must take the
initiative to explore and stay current on new technologies and trends.
Desired skills:
Experience in using Content Management Systems like Magento and WordPress is a plus.
Flexible and experienced in SDLC, Agile, and blended development methodologies.
Ability to collect and interpret analytics (Google Analytics, SiteImprove and Omniture Site Catalyst) and
user data (surveys).
Use of open APIs, such as Google Maps, Custom Search Engine, Translate, etc.
Social media integration techniques.
Video file conversion and optimization.
Ability to author and recommend standards for various interfaces, frameworks, and platforms.
Requirements:
4 Year degree in CIS related discipline or recent equivalent experience.
5 years experience in related field.
Candidate will be expected to provide examples of websites/designs you have worked on.