Public Web Designer - UI/UX, Accessibility & Front-End

Knox County Government; Tennessee; On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Government is seeking a Web Designer to lead the design and implementation of responsive, accessible county-wide web interfaces. The role focuses on layout, visual design, front-end work, and coordinating with departmental stakeholders to ensure clear, mobile-friendly public information.

Responsibilities include creating templates, reviewing work before release, auditing content for accessibility, and ensuring WCAG/ADA compliance across county sites while monitoring performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in enterprise web design, front-end development, UI/UX, and content management for responsive, accessible websites and web apps.
• Experience with an enterprise CMS and accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG).
• CJIS certification and background check may be required during employment with Knox County IT.
• Must possess a valid TN driver license.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to understand user needs and develop accessible public-facing content and interfaces.
• Design responsive layouts, landing pages, and templates from concept to completion with detailed specs for implementation.
• Review and provide feedback on implemented work prior to release.
• Support Knox County websites across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, ensuring branding and accessibility.
• Apply UI/UX principles and information architecture to improve navigation and user experience.
• Publish web content aligning with County branding, accessibility, and communications standards.
• Audit websites for outdated or inaccessible content and address issues promptly.
• Ensure ADA and WCAG compliance, coordinating remediation with departments and technical staff.
• Evaluate existing sites and recommend improvements to navigation, layout, functionality, and performance.
• Monitor analytics and performance data to identify usability improvements.
• Stay current with web standards, accessibility requirements, and front-end technologies.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

CMS

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Web Development, Digital Media, Graphic Design, UX Design, Communications, Marketing (related field)

Job description

Knox County Government is seeking a Web Designer to lead the design and implementation of responsive, accessible county-wide web interfaces. The role focuses on layout, visual design, front-end work, and coordinating with departmental stakeholders to ensure clear, mobile-friendly public information.

Responsibilities include creating templates, reviewing work before release, auditing content for accessibility, and ensuring WCAG/ADA compliance across county sites while monitoring performance and