Web Developer (Design) (Learning and Research Services) (at the rank of Research Assistant III)

Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Web Developer (Design) (Learning and Research Services) (at the rank of Research Assistant I/II) in the University Libraries (Ref.: 533555)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Web Application Developer to join the University Libraries team focusing on the redevelopment of the HKU Scholars Hub webpage.

The Role

We are revitalizing a long-standing Library website and related experiences. You will craft visual language information architecture and interaction design for web pages and dashboards ensuring clear coherent and elegant user experiences.

Beyond the website you may also contribute to micro-sites for teaching & events research discovery interfaces and data dashboards integrations with repository/identifier services (e.g. ORCID/DataCite/Crossref) and internal tools that improve staff and user journeys

Key Responsibilities:

Define visual direction (typography color layout) and maintain a cohesive design system (tokens components patterns) with Storybook/Design Tokens documentation.
Design and build a modern frontend for the Library website using TypeScript with React/ (or Vue/Nuxt) and modern CSS tooling (Tailwind CSS or CSS Modules).
Ensure accessibility to WCAG 2.2 (contrast focus states semantics) and inclusive design; write concise UI microcopy and component guidelines.
Plan and execute incremental migration from legacy templates using the strangler pattern.
AI-assisted design workflow (where appropriate): use Figma AI for variations/cleanup repo-aware assistants (e.g. Claude Code / Cursor) for design-to-code handoff via Figma Dev Mode/MCP integrations.

Qualifications and Qualities

Bachelors degree (or above) in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related discipline; or in Design fields (Visual Communication/Graphic Design Interaction Design/User Experience Design Human-Computer Interaction Information Design/Data Visualization or Digital Media) with experience of modern frontend development or UI/UX design for modern web applications.
Proficiency with Figma (components variants Auto Layout prototyping); familiarity with Storybook/Design Tokens.
Strong grasp of web standards & accessibility (WCAG 2.2) SEO fundamentals and responsive design.
Familiar with TypeScript React/ or Vue/Nuxt and modern CSS (Tailwind CSS Modules or utility-first approach).
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Those with less experience and/or lower qualifications may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant II.

Advantageous Experience(Optional)

Design system practice (tokens Storybook Figma component libraries); UX collaboration accessibility testing.
Legacy-to-modern migrations (jQuery/Bootstrap/PHP/ASP React/Vue) and content migration (sitemaps redirects canonical URLs).
Experience integrating frontends with REST/GraphQL backends; exposure to Git and CI/CD.

Candidates with relevant skills or a strong design portfolio including fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Portfolio (Optional)

Candidates with a strong portfolio/GitHub are preferred. Please include links to live sites pdf files or repos if you have any.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on a one-year temporary basis to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 30 2025 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and

is committed to equality ethics inclusivity diversity and transparency

Web Developer (Design) (Learning and Research Services) (at the rank of Research Assistant I/II) in the University Libraries (Ref.: 533555)We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Web Application Developer to join the University Libraries team focusing on the redevelopment of the HKU Scholars ...

Web Developer (Design) (Learning and Research Services) (at the rank of Research Assistant I/II) in the University Libraries (Ref.: 533555)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Web Application Developer to join the University Libraries team focusing on the redevelopment of the HKU Scholars Hub webpage.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Define visual direction (typography color layout) and maintain a cohesive design system (tokens components patterns) with Storybook/Design Tokens documentation.
Design and build a modern frontend for the Library website using TypeScript with React/ (or Vue/Nuxt) and modern CSS tooling (Tailwind CSS or CSS Modules).
Ensure accessibility to WCAG 2.2 (contrast focus states semantics) and inclusive design; write concise UI microcopy and component guidelines.
Plan and execute incremental migration from legacy templates using the strangler pattern.
AI-assisted design workflow (where appropriate): use Figma AI for variations/cleanup repo-aware assistants (e.g. Claude Code / Cursor) for design-to-code handoff via Figma Dev Mode/MCP integrations.

Qualifications and Qualities

Bachelors degree (or above) in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related discipline; or in Design fields (Visual Communication/Graphic Design Interaction Design/User Experience Design Human-Computer Interaction Information Design/Data Visualization or Digital Media) with experience of modern frontend development or UI/UX design for modern web applications.
Proficiency with Figma (components variants Auto Layout prototyping); familiarity with Storybook/Design Tokens.
Strong grasp of web standards & accessibility (WCAG 2.2) SEO fundamentals and responsive design.
Familiar with TypeScript React/ or Vue/Nuxt and modern CSS (Tailwind CSS Modules or utility-first approach).
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Those with less experience and/or lower qualifications may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant II.

Advantageous Experience(Optional)

Design system practice (tokens Storybook Figma component libraries); UX collaboration accessibility testing.
Legacy-to-modern migrations (jQuery/Bootstrap/PHP/ASP React/Vue) and content migration (sitemaps redirects canonical URLs).
Experience integrating frontends with REST/GraphQL backends; exposure to Git and CI/CD.

Candidates with relevant skills or a strong design portfolio including fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Portfolio (Optional)

Candidates with a strong portfolio/GitHub are preferred. Please include links to live sites pdf files or repos if you have any.

What We Offer

How to Apply

The University is an equal opportunities employer and

is committed to equality ethics inclusivity diversity and transparency

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