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™ framework, applying human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges. You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design, including research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, and user, usability, and accessibility testing. You will represent the voice of the customer and ensure their needs are considered and met in proposed solutions. The role involves participating across the design process, conducting user interviews and research, identifying pain points and opportunities, and creating an experience vision. You will translate user needs into actionable strategy and design intuitive digital solutions through testing and iterative design. You will also contribute to branding and design libraries, promote interface and system adoptability and usability, and ensure high-quality deliverables across projects. Steampunk is a federal contracting company serving clients in Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. The projected annual compensation range is $75,000 to $140,000; salary depends on factors including location, contractual requirements, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments; the company may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

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 and demonstrated experience applying UX/UI methods and tools, including low- and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing.
Understanding of how 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.
Willingness to keep pace with changing industry tools and best practices and make recommendations as needed.
Experience working in multidisciplinary groups, including service designers, technologists, product managers, and engineers.
Curiosity for problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
Collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills.
Self-motivation and ability to grasp concepts quickly.
Experience working in a project-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design.
Experience working on a cross-functional Salesforce implementation team.

Responsibilities

Guide government clients through the Design Intelligence™ framework using human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges.
Plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design, including research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, and user, usability, and accessibility testing.
Represent the voice of the customer and ensure customer needs are considered and met in proposed solutions.
Participate in all aspects of the design process to understand the problem, conduct user interviews, uncover pain points and opportunities, and create an experience vision.
Understand how personas, journey maps, user flows, stakeholder maps, experience maps, and ecosystems contribute to crafting user experience.
Conduct user research and translate user needs into actionable strategy.
Design intuitive digital solutions supported by testing and iterative design.
Understand and contribute to branding and design libraries.
Drive adoptability and usability of developed interfaces and systems.
Ensure deliverables across a variety of projects are produced to a high standard.