User Interface & User Experience (UI/UX) Designer

EKASYS INC•Herndon, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The UI/UX Designer is responsible for the end-to-end user experience and interface design of a mission-critical modernization application. The role translates user needs and real-world investigative workflows into intuitive, accessible, responsive, and visually engaging designs for users across federal, state, and local agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of UI/UX design experience, preferably supporting complex web or enterprise applications.
Proficiency with Adobe XD or comparable wireframing and prototyping tools.
Experience designing accessible interfaces in accordance with Section 508/WCAG standards.
Demonstrated experience with user-centered design, usability testing, responsive design, and translating research findings into actionable design improvements.
Strong creative, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design experience for web, enterprise, or data-intensive applications.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal government, law enforcement, case management, or incident-reporting systems
Experience with Agile/Scrum development environments
Experience with component-based design systems
Experience with responsive/device-agnostic design
Experience with GIS/map-based interfaces
Experience with data visualization

Responsibilities

Conduct user research and workflow analysis to understand functional needs and develop user personas, journeys, and user-centered design solutions.
Create wireframes, mockups, high-fidelity prototypes, templates, and other front-end design elements using Adobe XD or similar tools.
Collaborate with solution architects, developers, stakeholders, and product teams to translate business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX designs.
Design responsive, browser- and device-agnostic interfaces for desktop, mobile, and tablet platforms.
Conduct usability testing, evaluate designs against recognized usability principles, document findings, and incorporate feedback into design improvements.
Ensure designs comply with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards, including keyboard navigation, screen-reader compatibility, and appropriate color contrast.
Develop and maintain consistent user interfaces aligned with established UI/UX style guides and component-based design standards.
Support Agile/Scrum development by providing designs and prototypes for user stories and collaborating with development teams throughout each sprint.
Track usability findings and UI/UX metrics, including task success rates, user feedback, and resolution of identified usability issues.
Participate in user research and field activities, including travel to customer locations as needed.