UI Designer & Frontend Developer

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented UI Designer & Frontend Developer to transform wireframes into responsive, high-performance web interfaces. You will own the entire journey from design handoff to pixel-perfect execution, ensuring fast load times and a smooth user experience across devices.

Key Responsibilities:

UI Design & Wireframing:

- Collaborate with UX designers and stakeholders to translate wireframes and mockups into interactive web pages.

- Use design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma) to create clear and intuitive wireframes and UI assets.

- Advocate for user-centric designs, accessibility, and best UX practices.

Frontend Development:

- Convert wireframes into responsive, accessible, and performant HTML/CSS/JavaScript code.

- Implement mobile-first and cross-browser compatible solutions.

- Develop reusable UI components and maintain style guides.

Performance Optimization:

- Analyze and improve page speed using best practices (lazy loading, image optimization, minimizing render-blocking resources).

- Optimize CSS and JavaScript delivery for faster load times.

- Use browser dev tools and Lighthouse audits to monitor and maintain performance.

Version Control & Collaboration:

- Manage source code with Git, follow GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).

- Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and dynamic content.

- Document code and design decisions clearly for team transparency.

Quality Assurance:

- Conduct UI testing and debug across devices and browsers.

- Fix UI bugs and implement improvements based on feedback.

- Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG) standards.

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong experience with design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Adobe XD).

- Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid), and JavaScript fundamentals.

- Experience creating responsive, mobile-first layouts.

- Familiarity with performance optimization techniques (page speed, Lighthouse, lazy loading).

- Solid understanding of Git and GitHub version control workflows.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.