UI/UX Web Designer

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About Us:

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

About The Role 

As our UI/UX Web Designer, you will be responsible for designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for our web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure our digital products are user-friendly and engaging. Key responsibilities include conducting user research and usability testing, creating wireframes and mockups, collaborating with developers and other cross-functional teams. 

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and feedback.  
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for websites.  
• Develop and maintain design specifications and style guides.  
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.  
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design.  
• Work with product managers and stakeholders to define user requirements and project goals. 
• Audit existing web properties for quality assurance and compliance with best practices 

• Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years' experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably in web design. 
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar.  
• Experience with web development utilizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript. 
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, accessibility standards/best practices and familiarity with responsive design with a mobile-first approach. 

• Familiarity with PHP a plus. 

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.