UI/UX Designer

SAIC•Ashburn, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . We are currently seeking motivated and energetic UI/UX Designer (Journeyman) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in Adobe, Sketch, Jira, Confluence, Wireframing Tools is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present concepts, ideas, and insights to the project team and clients
Familiarity with information architecture and interaction design
Background in project research and management, and a strong portfolio of design projects
Solid understanding of user experience design fundamentals, such as rules of typography and data visualization techniques
Must be self-motivated and take initiative to continually meet with team leads
Demonstrate analytical capability and strong Microsoft Excel Skills
Strong writing and presentation skills
Flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment
Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen
Location – This position will require on-site work in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment

Responsibilities

Duties include conducting user research and usability testing to ensure all designs meet user and client requirements
Optimizing services and products for a range of clients
Developing mockups for the design and development teams
Developing and maintaining design wire-frames and specifications
Collaborating with visual designers and creative directors to incorporate brand identity
Communicating screen designs, interaction models, end-to-end experiences, and the target audience to other members of the project team
Considering the human-computer interface element of a design
Comparing the user experience of existing applications and working to design better alternatives
Keeping current with industry trends and competitor products, and communicating design prototypes and ideas to developers
Working with development teams to design and implement attractive designs while maintaining consistency
Developing task flows and wireframes based on user needs