Senior UX Designer

Excella•Arlington, VA

3h•$106,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Excella UX Designers work with stakeholders, developers, and designers to understand complex problems and collaborate on effective solutions. They engage in the full UX process, including user research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design. Senior Consultants focus on applying UX methodologies to create intuitive and effective digital solutions while aligning user needs with business objectives. The position is part of Excella’s distributed workforce; employees may work from a home office or client site, with flexible work/life integration.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in UX/UI design.
A strong design portfolio showcasing UX case studies and design work.
Proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure, Sketch, or Balsamiq.
Experience designing wireframes, mockups, and interaction models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software development.

Responsibilities

Conduct user research, including contextual inquiries, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and usability testing.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative user data to identify insights and inform design decisions.
Identify and solve design problems effectively.
Translate user needs and client or stakeholder goals into design strategies and deliverables.
Design content layouts, navigation structures, and user flows for websites and applications.
Develop low- and high-fidelity prototypes to iterate on design solutions.
Define and implement visual styles and design standards.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure usability and accessibility, including Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Document design processes and create wireframes, mockups, and style guides.
Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure the quality and consistency of design outputs.
Apply Agile methodologies to UX design and iterate based on feedback.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple plan options.
Employer-contributed health savings account option.
Infertility coverage and orthodontia coverage options.
Eight weeks of parental leave.
Discounted pet insurance.
Care.com membership with three annual backup emergency child- or elder-care days.
Annual bonus eligibility beginning on the first day, subject to eligibility and pro-ration rules and dependent on shared firmwide goals.
15 days of paid vacation.
Six federal holidays and four floating holidays.
Technology device program offering a choice of Mac or PC, replacement with a new model after three years, and the option to keep the original device.
Annual internet reimbursement of $25 per month.
Three days of paid professional development each year, including an allowance for registration fees for classes, conferences, or professional certifications.
Employee wellness events.
HeadSpace membership.
Access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through medical plans.