Sr. UI Designer Developer

The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students, supporting 25,000 members. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the physicians of Massachusetts and patients locally and nationally. A leadership voice in health care, the MMS contributes physician and patient perspectives to influence health-related legislation at the state and federal levels, works in support of public health, provides expert advice on physician practice management, and addresses issues of physician well-being. Under the auspices of NEJM Group, the MMS extends our mission globally by advancing medical knowledge from research to patient care through the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Evidence, NEJM AI, NEJM Catalyst, NEJM Journal Watch, and through our accredited and comprehensive continuing medical education programs.

The world has changed, and so has the way we work. The MMS has adopted a flexible work model that allows most employees to choose where they work - at home, onsite in our Waltham office, or a combination of the two - based on their preferences and our business needs. Because what matters is the work we do, not where we do it.

The Sr. UI Designer Developer creates and delivers a world-class digital user experience across desktop, mobile, and applications. They conceptualize, design, and code responsive interfaces as required by functional specifications and business needs. The Sr. UI Designer Developer develops and drives a design vision for MMS and NEJM Group initiatives by leveraging creativity, research, and emerging UI trends. They also collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to brainstorm concepts and transform ideas into intuitive, modern, and user-centered designs.

Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualize, design, and code responsive web pages, websites, HTML emails, modals, and application interfaces in alignment with business requirements.
2. Create innovative UI design mockups and clickable prototypes. Manage design assets, adhere to branding guidelines, or, when necessary, create a cohesive style guideline to ensure a consistent visual design language is applied across products.
3. Develop wireframes, user and process flows, as well as site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas using Figma.
4. Implement responsive user interfaces that deliver seamless performance, ensure accessibility, and automatically adapt across all screen sizes and devices.
5. Design and develop HTML email for desktop, webmail, and mobile platforms using best practices and thorough testing (via Email on Acid or Putsmail) to ensure seamless rendering across email clients and platforms.
6. Proactively troubleshoot browser bugs, email client incompatibilities, and script conflicts.
7. Manage project tracking and bug reporting in JIRA to support efficient workflows, prompt issue resolution, and visibility into project status.
8. Serve as an in-house design expert and provide mentoring to junior designers/developers.
9. Assists in developing, maintaining, and promoting web design standards and procedures.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Web Design, Graphic Design, or a related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience in web design and web development are required.
• In-depth knowledge of internet standards and web browsers, proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Figma, and the ability to write validated code in HTML and CSS are also necessary.
• Advanced experience with user interaction design, web technologies, and visual communication.
• Fluent in front-end web development languages/systems (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and GitHub). Familiarity with JavaScript a plus.
• Proficient in working with WordPress content management system (CMS), including development of themes and working with PHP.
• Proven ability to translate client objectives and user needs into intuitive, user-centered interface designs that deliver engaging and effective digital experiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for work with cross-functional teams to drive digital projects through the full lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Skilled in leading discovery and brainstorming sessions, conducting user research and usability testing, and incorporating feedback into iterative design solutions.
• Must be detail-oriented and with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity working with the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Slack, Zoom, and Basecamp in a Mac environment.

Compensation:

The target base pay range for this role is between $90,000 and $100,000. Salary is commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

Our generous benefits offerings include: 2 weeks of paid vacation, 6 personal days, 12 sick days, 13 paid holidays, medical and dental plans, 401(k) plans with company match, backup childcare assistance, tuition assistance and more!

The MMS has earned praise as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe for the past 15 years in a row! The Globe surveys employees regarding their opinions about company leadership, benefits, ethics, values and culture, and recognizes those companies who receive high marks from their employees.

The MMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities to veterans and people with disabilities and a work environment that is welcoming to all.