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Web Designer and Developer - Penn State University
Software Engineer
Design and develop responsive, user‑focused web experiences, creating visual layouts, interactive features, and maintaining content management systems using modern web technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement responsive website layouts and visual assets that align with user experience best practices.
- Develop front‑end functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring cross‑browser compatibility and performance.
- Maintain and customize WordPress (or similar CMS) sites, including theme development, plugin integration, and content updates.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, and functional prototypes.
- Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and analytics.
Requirements
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience creating responsive designs and implementing UI/UX principles.
- Hands‑on experience with WordPress or comparable content management systems.
- Strong visual design skills and ability to produce high‑fidelity mockups.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.