*Pacific Standard Time zone highly desired*
Summary
The UX team at iHerb is looking for a Lead UX Developer to help us build and implement the design system and the component library. This person will work closely with designers and developers across all internal domains to build a component based system allowing us to move quickly and sustainably.
Requirements include:
9+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design development.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, etc.).
Proficient in web standards to ensure cross-browser compatibility of responsive web designs.
Familiarity with Figma Dev mode and relevant features.
Architecting and promoting a library of reusable components.
Implementing accessibility features following WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to ensure compliance with accessibility standards, making our applications usable by people with disabilities.
Conducting regular accessibility audits using tools like Axe and WAVE, addressing issues related to screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and color contrast.
Collaborating closely with designers to integrate accessibility considerations into the design process from the initial wireframes to the final product.
Utilized ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes, to enhance the accessibility of complex UI components such as accordions, modals, and sliders.
Educating team members on best practices for accessible design and development, leading workshops and conducting code reviews to promote awareness and adoption of accessibility principles.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of design and technology from scoping to implementation and experimental A/B testing.
Driving adoption of industry standards for building user interfaces, including accessibility, internationalization, performance optimization, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility.
Other requirements:
Flexibility - ability to collaborate with geo distributed team
Good negotiation skills
Time management skills
Experience developing roadmaps, milestones and managing tasks
Experience collaborating with designers, developers and PMs
If you're passionate about design and frontend development and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio (including examples of design work and frontend projects).
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About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.
We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly ·
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity
iHerb Benefits
At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.
iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
