UI/UX Designer

US-VA-McLean

External

Req #: 6969
Type: Full-Time
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				Overview:

As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design Intelligence(tm) framework, incorporating human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges. You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design; research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, user, usability, and accessibility testing. You will serve as the voice of the customer and make sure their needs are considered and met within a proposed solution.  

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:  

* Participation in all aspects of the design process to understand the problem we are trying to solve, conduct user interviews, uncover pain points and opportunities, and create a compelling experience vision
* Understand the relevance of and how artifacts like personas, journey maps, user flows, stakeholder maps, experience maps, and ecosystems fit into crafting the user experience
* Conduct user research and effectively translate user needs into actionable strategy
* Design intuitive and elegant digital solutions supported through testing and iterative design
* Understand and contribute to branding and design libraries
* Drive adoptability and usability of interfaces and systems we develop
* Ensure all deliverables across a variety of projects are produced at the highest quality

Qualifications:

Required:

* Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
* 4+ years of professional UX/UI design experience creating viable solutions for multi-platform digital products, mobile, and responsive web design
* Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience applying UX/UI methods and tools, including low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing
* Understand how to integrate user research with technology in an agile environment
* UI design skills and familiarity with design systems
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Invision, Axure, and/or other prototyping tools
* Desire to keep pace with ever-changing industry tools and best practices with the ability to make recommendations as needed for the best outcome
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, including service designers, technologists, product managers, and engineers
* A natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills
* A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills
* Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly
* Experience working in a project-based environment

 Preferred:

* Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design
* Experience working on a cross-functional Salesforce implementation team is desired but not required
			
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