NYC Administration for Children's Services · 2 days ago
UX and Interface Designer
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expThe NYC Administration for Children's Services is dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and families. They are seeking a talented UX and Interface Designer to create user-centered digital experiences by conducting user research, designing responsive interfaces, and collaborating with product managers and developers.
Responsibilities
Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, usability tests, and competitive analysis
Translate insights into wireframes, user flows, journey maps, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
Design responsive web and mobile interfaces aligned with brand guidelines
Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define requirements and refine designs
Create and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components
Ensure accessibility and best practices (WCAG, mobile-first, responsive design)
Present concepts and rationale clearly to team members and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1', '2', or '3' above
Preferred
2+ years of experience in UI/UX design (or a relevant portfolio demonstrating skills)
Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design tools
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and interaction design
Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
Solid knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is a plus
Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
Experience working in Agile environments
Motion/interaction design skills are a bonus
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Administration for Children's Services
New York City Administration for Children’s Services (“ACS”) works with families and communities, in their neighborhoods, to help protect and support children and youth through child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Gillroy
Chief Operating Officer, Division of Child and Family Well-Being
Frank Cresciullo
Chief Operating Officer - Division of Child Protection
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