Ui/Ux Designer-Developer (Remote)

About NORD

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent nonprofit organization representing all patients and families affected by rare diseases. Come join our team and be part of the transformation and acceleration of research, and the development of evidence-based policy, care support and awareness campaigns to improve the lives of the 30 million Americans impacted by rare diseases. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with a collaborative work atmosphere, opportunities for career growth and development and flexible telecommuting options. Follow NORD at www.rarediseases.org.

Position Summary

NORD is seeking a mid to senior level UI/UX Designer-Developer. The UI/UX Designer-Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using WordPress and various front-end technologies. The position will fill a key role on the IT team and will be responsible for the development and ongoing performance optimization of NORD’s public facing sites, which cumulatively see more than a million unique visitors each month. The Developer will collaborate across departments, working with content experts to create compelling, efficient, and high conversion web resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
• Developing wireframes and task flows based on user needs.
• Work on producing user-friendly software by bug fixing and improving application performance and design.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, suggest, and implement new design and technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Develop and maintain web applications using WordPress and other tools.
• Build, edit and refine responsive, optimized WordPress websites, including custom themes and plugins from wireframes.
• Work with MySQL databases as part of the website setups.
• Translate wireframes and design prototypes into functional WordPress pages and PHP code.
• Execute on web-related projects, such as the creation of microsites, marketing automation (Salesforce) landing pages, and remarketing/retargeting campaigns.
• Analyze website traffic and trends and provide recommendations for necessary changes.
• Manage search optimization activities, including working collaboratively with SEO/SEM vendors to execute, monitor and improve search performance.
• Recommend and develop technology, tools and best practices for optimal website performance, quality, and visibility. Learn and share up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of experience with UI/UX is a must along with solid web application development experience using WordPress in a business-critical environment, developing strong, usable websites and applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum 3 years of experience with UI/UX design and development – must have direct hands-on experience with user experience/user interface design and development with mid to large scale websites.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working with WordPress, developing custom plugins, and working with third-party plugins and API integration.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working with MySQL database management.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working with HTML/HTML5, CSS, JS.

Minimum 3 years’ experience building accessible / compliant web applications.

Advanced-level LAMP stack preferred.

Experience with Google Analytics/Search/AdWords and SEO/SEM.

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems a plus.

Familiarity of PMO/PMP standards and methodologies; experience with Agile is a plus.

Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented team player with a positive attitude and a love for what you do.

Working Conditions

This position may be fully telecommuting or hybrid to any of NORD’s offices (Washington, DC, Danbury, CT or Quincy, MA).

Essential functions are typically performed in a home office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NORD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.