Job Description

Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!

SLIGO is a Software Development & IT Consulting company. We have around 100+ IT associates working with our esteemed clients across several domains such as IT, Banking, Healthcare, and Government.

We have an urgent requirement for UI/UX Designer with Figma Expert - REMOTE position with our client. Role: UI/UX Designer with Figma Expert - REMOTE Location: Chicago, Illinois Duration: 6 months 17 day(s) Job ID: SLG - 19 - 10448 Client: Sligo Software Solutions

Job Title: UI/UX Designer / Front-End Integration Specialist with Strong Figma experience

Location: Remote (9-5pm CST)

Duration: 6 to 12+ Months

Due date for submission: April 4th

Note: Candidates must provide a portfolio link that showcases relevant design/UI design work .

Primary Objective

The UI/UX Designer / Web Design Integration Specialist is responsible for designing and developing user-centric, visually engaging digital experiences while ensuring seamless integration of applications and technologies within the organization's web ecosystem.

This role focuses on UI/UX design, front-end development, and system integration, creating responsive WordPress templates and reusable front-end components based on Figma designs. The specialist will also support web integration efforts, ensuring that digital interfaces effectively connect with APIs, enterprise systems, and other applications to provide a seamless user experience.

Working closely with MarCom and OIT teams, this position ensures brand consistency, accessibility, usability, and technical integration across CCC websites. The ideal candidate blends expertise in UI/UX design, front-end development, and web integration to create cohesive, high-performing digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Design & Prototyping

Develop high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups in Figma that align with CCC's branding and user experience goals.

Build and maintain a Figma component library to ensure design consistency across colleges and digital platforms.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and user needs into intuitive UX/UI solutions.

Apply accessibility (WCAG, ADA) best practices to all design work.

Front-End Implementation

Convert Figma designs into responsive, scalable WordPress templates and UI components.

Utilize CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and UI libraries to streamline front-end development.

Develop modular, reusable front-end components that integrate with CCC's CMS and content publishing strategy.

Optimize web interfaces for performance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.

Work within WordPress's templating system, ensuring design fidelity and functional flexibility

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, UX/UI Design, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience/certifications.

Experience

3+ years of experience in UI/UX design with front-end development knowledge, preferably within higher education or complex web ecosystems.

Technical Skills

Expert proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, design systems, and prototyping.

Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end implementation.

Experience with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and modern UI libraries.

Familiarity with WordPress templating and content management workflows.

Basic understanding of PHP for WordPress customization is a plus.

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) and user-centered design principles.

Experience Working With Version Control Systems (Git).

Higher Ed experience is preferred but not mandatory

Thanks,

Hemamalini Logan

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.

Hemamalini.logan@sligosoft.com

Office: (518) 444-0459 X 122

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Immediate start,

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