Web UX Designer

smartdept. is searching for a Web UX Designer for a medical device client located in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience. This is a full-time, on-site (potential hybrid) contract opportunity. Compensation for this position is expected to be $60-$66/hour depending on experience level and fit. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Creates internal/external company web pages including graphics, animation and functionality.
• Designs web page layout and online content, user interface graphics, icons, color schemes, content and infrastructure for new product release and new web-hosted product offering.
• Performs development and maintenance programming for web pages and web applications.
• Performs web usability testing.
• Partners with Web Administrator to implement pages or applications into production. 
• Assures web server and site technical performance. 
• Develops, assesses and communicates website usage and security policies and standards.
• Provides technical assistance to Site Administrators.
• May assist in the planning of overall company strategy involving Internet usage.
• May make hardware and/or software purchasing recommendations or decisions regarding web development.
• May perform overall administration of sites at a company-wide level. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Education/Experience:
  • Bachelors degree 
  • 5+ years experience required
  • Requires knowledge of commercial internet/web tools and protocols.