UX/UI Designer

Steampunk • McLean, VA

6d • $75,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a UX/UI Designer, you will guide government clients through Steampunk’s Design Intelligence™ process, applying human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges. You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through design, prototyping, iteration, and testing, serving as the voice of the customer and ensuring user needs are considered in proposed solutions.

The role involves working across the design process, conducting research, translating user needs into strategy, and creating intuitive digital experiences. You will contribute to branding and design libraries, promote usability and adoption, and produce high-quality deliverables across projects. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and work in a project-based environment.

Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance. The projected annual compensation range is $75,000 to $140,000. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments; Steampunk may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance.
• At least 4 years of professional UX/UI design experience creating viable solutions for multi-platform digital products, mobile, and responsive web design.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying UX/UI methods and tools, including low- and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing.
• Ability to integrate user research with technology in an agile environment.
• UI design skills and familiarity with design systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision, Axure, and/or other prototyping tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary groups, including with service designers, technologists, product managers, and engineers.
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity for problem solving.
• Collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a project-based environment.
• Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a cross-functional Salesforce implementation team is desired but not required.
• Desire to keep pace with changing industry tools and best practices and make recommendations as needed for the best outcome.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the design process to understand problems, conduct user interviews, uncover pain points and opportunities, and develop an experience vision.
• Understand and use artifacts such as personas, journey maps, user flows, stakeholder maps, experience maps, and ecosystems to craft user experiences.
• Conduct user research and translate user needs into actionable strategy.
• Design intuitive digital solutions supported by testing and iterative design.
• Contribute to branding and design libraries.
• Drive adoptability and usability of developed interfaces and systems.
• Ensure deliverables across projects are produced to a high standard of quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed