SCI $95K-$140K + 15% 401k

Millennial Software Solutions•Herndon, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Millennial Software is seeking a cleared UX/UI Designer to join our team. You will work closely with software development teams and clients to design intuitive, effective user experiences for a variety of web-based applications. Our ideal candidate is a UX/UI Designer who can combine strong design fundamentals with user research and empathy to understand customer needs, develop thoughtful solutions, and guide designs from initial concepts through implementation. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects, from developing new application designs based on user research to refining and improving existing interfaces. This role will collaborate closely with engineers, customers, and other technical team members to ensure the final product effectively addresses user needs and project requirements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s Degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related discipline
2+ years of relevant UX/UI design experience
Strong design portfolio demonstrating UX/UI experience across a range of projects
Knowledge and practical application of Design Thinking principles
Recent experience using Figma/FigJam
Experience with web-based product design
Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InVision, or Procreate

Nice To Haves

Experience applying Human-Centered Design methodologies
Experience with Graphic Design, Identity, Logo, or Branding
Experience mentoring junior staff or interns
5+ years of UX/UI design experience
Experience working directly with clients or end-users to conduct user research and gather requirements
Experience designing applications in a government or cleared environment

Responsibilities

Meet with clients and end-users to understand user needs, identify pain points, document workflows, and gather requirements for new and existing features.
Develop and maintain UX/UI designs for web-based applications based on user research, customer feedback, and project requirements.
Establish and apply appropriate user research methodologies to inform design decisions and improve the overall user experience.
Collaborate closely with software development teams throughout the product lifecycle to communicate design decisions and support implementation.
Participate in agile development activities, including stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, and feature demonstrations.
Facilitate design reviews and critiques while incorporating feedback from clients, users, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Communicate design recommendations and potential changes to product direction based on user feedback and research findings.
Support the development and refinement of application interfaces while maintaining consistency across the overall user experience.
Stay current on UX/UI design practices, tools, and emerging technologies to support effective and innovative design solutions.

Benefits

Every employee receives equity in the company
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents
Ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits
15% 401(k) company contribution
30 days of PTO/holidays
Generous training budget
Paid Paternal and Maternal Leave
Business development / growth incentives
Top notch company swag