UI/UX Designer

Elder Research, Inc
Charlottesville, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charlottesville, United States of America

Tech stack

Adobe InDesign
Design of User Interfaces
Human-Computer Interaction
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Adobe XD
Information Technology
Figma
Front End Software Development

Job description

  • The UI/UX Designer will provide User Research and Analysis support, lead User Experience (U) and User Interface (UI) efforts for complex, high-visibility systems, develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar technologies, and produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible and usable by those charged with support of our nation's defense.

Requirements

  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate

  • Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only).

  • Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.

  • Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.

  • Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.

  • Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA., * Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality.

  • Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems.

  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.

  • Experience contributing to or managing design systems.

  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component- based development).

  • Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have an active TS/SCI + Poly

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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