Visual Designer
Description
The Space Telescope Science Institute
(STScI), located on the campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore,
MD, is the home of the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) and
is the science operations center for NASA’s flagship space missions
including
the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope.
MAST is seeking a Visual Designer to work with a team of developers and
scientists to design highly-usable web-based applications for
interacting with astronomical data. MAST is the archive for the data
from over 20 past, current and future space and ground-based
missions, including Hubble, Kepler, GALEX and the future James Webb
Space Telescope. MAST archives data from nearly 20 instruments and
provides a variety of interfaces and tools to facilitate use of that
data.
Job Responsibilities:
• Work with the MAST team and the broader STScI team to design
highly-usable, functional user interface designs for our web
applications.
• Communicate and oversee the consistency of our brand, style guides and visual standards
• Create highly-usable, functional user interface designs for our web applications
• Develop a fundamental understanding of ADA 508 compliance
• Stay current on all web related technologies and innovations
• Work with the team to organize and perform user testing
You should have significant experience designing for the web, and
preferably designing user experiences that solve complex UX challenges.
The tools you design and help build will be used by a significant
fraction of the worldwide astronomical community and
the opportunity to work on these problems should be exciting to you.
You have extensive knowledge of web development concepts and tools and
while you’re most comfortable working in Adobe Creative Suite the idea
of diving into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to make edits to code doesn’t
faze you. Must be adept at understanding and
working with technical information and possess a diverse range of
skills, including a mastery of creative thinking, design, and
craftsmanship.
Requirements:
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require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Design (and
preferably in web design, web development or related field) or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Substitution of
additional relevant education or experience
for the stated qualifications may be considered. The starting position
and salary are commensurate with education and experience.
Technical Skills:
• Deep experience with industry standard tools (e.g. Adobe CS) is required
• Extensive experience of designing responsive, intuitive web applications is required
• Good understanding of the modern web technologies including CSS and HTML5 & JavaScript is required
Collaborative Skills:
• Excellent customer service skills; proactive, collaborative, and responsible
• Ability to work within a cross-functional team and handle multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in typography, color theory, page layout, and iconography
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to adhere to established standards and practices, proactively
communicating progress of projects and maintaining an archive of work
Candidates must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident. ITAR clearance is required.
Interested applicants are requested to complete an on-line application through our website at
http://www.stsci.edu/jobs and
attach a resume in the Resume Upload section. Please include #17-0050 in
the file name. Your resume must include a URL to an online portfolio.
Applications received by April 12, 2017 will
receive full consideration.
AURA, as a leader in the astronomical community, is committed to
diversity and inclusion. AURA develops and supports programs that
advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden
participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout
the astronomical scientific workforce. Learn more at
http://www.aura-astronomy.org/diversity.asp.
As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a
government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers, do
not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression,
lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any
other legally protected status under applicable
federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below
as well as the requests for self-identification are required pursuant to
these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these
federal reporting requirements which are included
for protection and to assist us in our record keeping and reporting.
Your responses are kept strictly confidential.
STScI sees the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in our
desire to create a first-rate scientific community. We reflect that deep
commitment in strongly encouraging women, minorities, veterans and
disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities.
Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Voted to the Baltimore Magazine Hall of Fame in 2015 – Top 25 Places to Work in Baltimore.
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