UI/UX Specialist (Junior) - Onsite
About The Position
BDR Solutions is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Specialist to support a Department of Defense customer. This position will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of user-centered digital solutions that support critical intelligence and mission-focused programs. The ideal candidate will combine strong visual design skills with an understanding of user experience principles to create professional-grade products, improve user engagement, and support mission effectiveness. This role requires collaboration with government stakeholders, software development teams, and program leadership in a secure environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of professional experience designing user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications.
- Experience creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flows.
- Proficiency with one or more industry-standard design tools, including: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
- Working knowledge of: User-centered design methodologies, User research techniques, Information architecture, Usability testing and Responsive web design
- Experience creating professional presentations, graphics, and visual communications products.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Active CI Polygraph required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
- Previous experience supporting CI, HUMINT, or other intelligence-related mission environments.
- Familiarity with government design systems and secure development environments.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, design reviews, or user working groups.
- Knowledge of design handoff processes and collaboration with software development teams.
- Experience producing multimedia content, animations, or video clips.
Responsibilities
- Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Create and maintain professional-quality deliverables, including: Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), Training guides and user documentation, Briefing materials and presentations, Graphic designs and marketing-style slick sheets, Wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, System diagrams and process flows, Images, logos, templates, and multimedia content
- Support the planning, preparation, facilitation, and documentation of Working Groups (WGs).
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including test planning, execution support, feedback collection, and documentation.
- Conduct user research and incorporate findings into design recommendations.
- Develop wireframes, user flows, information architectures, and high-fidelity prototypes.
- Ensure all products comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and responsive design principles.
- Maintain design documentation, specifications, user journeys, and design rationale.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in user experience, usability, and design consistency across applications.
- Support Agile software development processes and participate in Agile ceremonies.
Benefits
- The compensation range for this position is $100,000-130,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
