UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Home. It’s a word that holds a special place at Bright MLS. At its core, it’s shelter. But it’s also so much more. Family. Community. Safety. A place where you can be your fullest, truest self. That’s the word that inspires all of us at Bright to do the work that we do -- Ensuring an open, clear, and competitive housing market for ALL. 

Our company –and our brand –are reflective of the diverse communities that make up our market. Our employees represent a diverse mix of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, so much so that Bright’s been named as one of the most diverse employers in the area by the Washington Business Journal –2 years in a row. 

Bright MLS is the engine that powers the real estate market in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. - supporting over $100B in transactions yearly. It is the single source for all data on Mid-Atlantic residential real estate - anywhere. As a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), our technology solutions connect real estate professionals with other real estate professionals and their clients, providing an open and accessible marketplace for buying and selling real estate. 

We’re redefining what it means to be an MLS, and we’d love to have YOU here with us helping tell a Brighter story to the world.  To learn more, please visit www.brightmls.com. 

SUMMARY:

The UI/UX Designer is responsible for the development and maintenance of the visual identity of our mobile and desktop web experiences. This role plays a pivotal part in converting the business vision into functional system designs. The designer will manage all development tasks including requirements definition, development analysis, functionality design, coding, testing, integration, documentation, and release.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with in-house web designers and customers to develop, implement, and maintain Bright MLS websites.
• Design and maintain sites using HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming tools in alignment with customer branding standards.
• Create website enhancements based on customer needs, resolve display or functionality issues and ensure website accessibility across different browser environments.
• Collaborate with third-party providers to include additional approved features to websites to enhance user experience.
• Conduct end user testing to ensure consistent user experience across all supported web browsers.
• Play a crucial role in the accurate coding and timely deployment of all sites.
• Provide feedback on planned product releases and ensure alignment with technical dependencies.
• Assist in identifying and implementing designs and usability practices to increase customer productivity and satisfaction.
• Review user interface designs and changes made to the products.
• Address performance issues in production by coordinating with relevant teams to monitor production performance.
• Perform other reasonably assigned duties and tasks to support the overall needs of the business.

REQUIRED JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with HTML 5, CSS3, AJAX, JQuery, and Sencha EXT-JS is required.
• Strong understanding of design principles, issues, and techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Windows Office Suite. Knowledge or the ability to learn Bright’s MLS system, Public Records application, Mobile application, CRM, and other computer applications.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of functional areas and its impact on the overall work environment.
• Strong skills in conceptual development, wireframing, layout, and illustration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

It is the company's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as to administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status or any other unlawfully prohibited characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.