UX/UI Designer
About The Position
We are actively searching for a UX/UI Designer to support our on-going Federal program. Work location is currently remote. Future location can be in our Tysons, VA office or remote- anywhere in the United States. Design and conduct user research in the way which is in compliance with steps and methods in the design thinking process Convert research findings, user needs and feedback, and business requirements into actionable tasks Ideate features from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes Collaborate and communicate the user experience and findings with the project stakeholders including UX Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Product Managers throughout the design process Organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related discipline or equivalent.
- Minimum of TWO (2) years of related experience (Degree or coursework in HCI is desired)
- MUST be able to provide a portfolio showing use of research and UX/UI design skills
- Experience in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Design Suite, or other design software
- Knowledge of human computer interaction and usability design principles
- Strong experience and knowledge of User Research techniques and data collection methods
- Knowledge of responsive web design techniques to mitigate cross-browser and cross-device inconsistencies
- Knowledge of design systems and ability to follow an existing style guide
- Familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities for easy design handoff
- Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Public sector technology modernization experience
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct user research in the way which is in compliance with steps and methods in the design thinking process
- Convert research findings, user needs and feedback, and business requirements into actionable tasks
- Ideate features from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes
- Collaborate and communicate the user experience and findings with the project stakeholders including UX Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Product Managers throughout the design process
- Organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin
- Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration
- Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides
- Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
