User Interface Designer

NIC Inc. is a provider of Internet-based, electronic government services that help governments use the Internet to reduce costs and provide a higher level of service to businesses and citizens. We enter into contracts with governments and on their behalf design, build and operate Internet-based portals. These portals consist of Web sites and applications that we build, which allow businesses and citizens to access government information online and complete transactions, including applying for a permit, renewing a license or filing a report. Our unique business model allows us to reduce our government clients' financial and technology risks and obtain revenue by sharing in the fees governments generate from electronic government services. Our clients benefit because they gain a centralized, customer-focused presence on the Internet. Businesses and citizens gain a faster, more convenient and more cost-effective means to interact with governments. User Interface Designer Job Summary The User Interface Designer is responsible for implementing and maximizing usability throughout Web applications and portal Web pages.  The User Interface Designer conceptualizes the work flow of Web applications and designs and constructs user interfaces for applications and portal pages.  This is not a developer position or a graphic artist position.  Responsibilities: Work with the project manager and clients to determine how users interact with an application, then and create XHTML prototypes to demonstrate how the application should look and flow. Design intuitive interfaces based on principles of good design and usability. Construct application pages with current Web languages and techniques, and ensure that the pages are standards compliant, universally accessible, and cross-browser compatible. Solve usability problems by collecting information and performing analysis on various statistical data regarding application and Web site usage. Requirements: Strong in conceptual and problem solving skills; critical thinking Experience in usability testing, analysis or HCI Expert in Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, hand-coding Proficient in DHTML, JavaScript, semantic markup, W3C and 508 standards compliance Experience with Photoshop and a strong grasp of design principles Benefits: Competitive compensation program No-cost group medical/dental Paid vacation/holidays Stock purchase plan Matching 401(k) contributions with 100% vesting Disability insurance Life insurance Company wellness program Casual and fun office environment All candidates must submit at least three URLs or relevant examples of their own work.  Applicants who do not provide this will not be considered.  Please direct this information along with a copy of your resume to Kelly Berg at Kelly@egovtn.org .