PETADATA hiring UI/UX Designer / Developer

Position: UI/UX Designer / Developer Location: Albany, NY (Onsite/Remote) Experience: 10+ Years Work type: C2C only Visa Type: H1-B, GC and US Citizen PETADATA is currently hiring for an UI/UX Designer / Developer for one of their clients. Roles & Responsibilities User Research & Analysis Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability studies Analyze user behavior, requirements, and pain points Create user personas, user journeys, and experience maps UX Design Design intuitive and user-centered experiences Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes Define information architecture and interaction design Ensure accessibility and usability best practices (WCAG) UI Design Design visually appealing and consistent user interfaces Create high-fidelity mockups and design systems Define typography, color palettes, icons, and layouts Maintain brand consistency across applications Prototyping & Testing Build interactive prototypes using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch Conduct usability testing and gather feedback Iterate designs based on user testing and stakeholder input UI Development Translate designs into responsive user interfaces Develop UI using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility Optimize UI performance and responsiveness Collaboration & Communication Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate design implementation Present design concepts and rationale to teams and leadership Design Systems & Documentation Create and maintain design systems and component libraries Document design guidelines, patterns, and standards Ensure scalability and consistency across products Accessibility & Standards Apply accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA) Ensure inclusive design for diverse user groups Follow usability and UX best practices Continuous Improvement Stay updated with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies Analyze user feedback and product metrics Continuously refine and improve user experiences Optional / Senior-Level Responsibilities Lead UX strategy and design direction Mentor junior designers and UI developers Drive design thinking workshops Define and evolve company-wide design standards Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or UI Developer Strong understanding of user-centered design principles Hands-on experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision Experience with prototyping and usability testing Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for UI development roles) Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue (preferred) Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA) Experience working with design systems and component libraries Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to present design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Key Skills & Tools Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision Prototyping: Figma, Axure, Marvel Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (for UI developers) UX Methods: User research, usability testing, accessibility Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack Educational Qualification Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field We offer a professional work environment and are given every opportunity to grow in the Information technology world.