Drupal UI/UX Designer and Developer

Job Title: Drupal UI/UX Designer and Developer

Location: Everett, MA 02149

Duration: 10 Months

Job Description:

The Client's department works to connect all Massachusetts residents with an education that creates opportunities. While Massachusetts' students rank first in the nation on many educational measures, the department strives to strengthen the foundations of education reform, empower schools and educators, and develop pathways to college and careers so all students in the Commonwealth can succeed, regardless of their zip code.

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Drupal UI/UX Designer and Developer to join our team. This hybrid role combines user-centered design expertise with advanced Drupal development capabilities. You will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible interfaces and building responsive, high-performing digital experiences using Drupal. The ideal candidate will be proficient in WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and have a demonstrated ability to train and mentor others in Drupal theming, site building, and administration.

You will work closely with agency stakeholders, IT developers, and project managers to translate ideas into functional, engaging web solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with agency stakeholders to understand project requirements, user needs, and business goals.
• Design and build Drupal websites with custom themes, templates, and front-end components.
• Lead and execute content migration strategies, including bulk content transfer, taxonomy configuration, and metadata management.
• Develop responsive, standards-compliant front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), aligned with design prototypes.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize and iterate on design concepts.
• Administer and configure Drupal site elements such as content types, views, menus, blocks, roles, and permissions.
• Conduct usability testing, user research, and feedback sessions to inform and validate design and content decisions.
• Ensure all designs and implementations comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, including support for assistive technologies.
• Optimize web performance and ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Provide hands-on training and documentation to support internal team capacity in Drupal site building, theming, and content management.
• Facilitate ongoing knowledge transfer and mentor team members in Drupal best practices.
• Stay current on UI/UX trends, Drupal advancements, accessibility guidelines, and related web technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end web development.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Drupal 9 or higher, including theming, site building, and administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, including testing and remediation.
• Experience with Drupal content migration, taxonomy design, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation) and JavaScript libraries (e.g., React, jQuery).
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services integration.
• Proficiency with prototyping and design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to clearly document and communicate design decisions, technical processes, and training materials.
• Proven track record of mentoring or training others in Drupal theming and platform management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field or Equivalent work experience.