UI DESIGNER

Planted in 1996, Mars Hill Church is widely regarded as one of the most innovative churches in the world today, in large part because of the way we use technology. As we reach toward the vision of 50,000 people worshiping Jesus together in the coming years, our web development team has a unique opportunity to combine the timeless work of the gospel with the latest trends, tools, and resources from the world of technology and online media. We expect a lot from candidates: both mastery of a difficult and ever-changing field, and an unyielding love for Jesus. If youʼre interested in bringing glory to God through code—and if you can challenge and inspire others to do the same—we invite you to apply.

ROLE SUMMARY

The UI Designer will report to the Director of Software Development and be part of a dedicated team to build a next generation communication platform through a variety of web technologies. You will need to be at the top of your game producing extremely useable interactions following the overall Mars Hill aesthetic. In addition, this role will entail collaboration with many stakeholders and requires strong communication skills and a desire to delight your users is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fulfill the duties required of Mars Hill Church members as outlined in the membership covenant
  • Fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in the Scriptures.
  • Desire to serve the church, spread the gospel, and grow in church leadership.
  • Dependable, flexible, humble, teachable, proactive: get a lot done with limited direction & basic instructions.
  • Absolutely trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Organized & enjoy & thrive in a rapidly changing environment requiring frequent adjustment of roles & duties.
  • Extensive experience developing consumer and/or commercial web application interfaces.
  • Proven track record and a passion for designing compelling user experiences.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Strong visual design skills, including an eye for good typography, composition, and use of color.
  • Strong fundamentals of web design (HTML, CSS, Javascript), Sass, Jquery are a plus.
  • Experience with Ruby on Rails.
  • Experience collaborating through source control (git).
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes.
  • Able to prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and bug fixes with good communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build a new communications platform from the ground up in an aesthetically beautiful and functional way.
  • Translate requirements into concepts and elegant user experience design.
  • Create interaction models, user task flows, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience.
  • Develop and maintain design wireframes, mockups, and specifications.
  • Implement designs directly in code.
  • Work with a small dedicated team of developers and with art director.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, on call as required
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Central Offices | Seattle, WA (Ballard)
Vacation: Two weeks floating vacation plus one week at Christmas
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Disability

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job posted 12.08.11