UX Designer

Gridiron is looking for a highly skilled UX Designer to join our team. You will work on an integrated team to build innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Pelagic AI’s products and services contribute to missions in support of national security, providing expertise used in the latest technology. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. This position is ideal for both entry level through mid-career experienced individuals in the UX Designer field and offers a chance to grow and explore different technologies within a dynamic AI-driven environment.

You will be responsible for setting the strategic design for web-based applications. These applications range from requiring completely new designs born from your research and ideas to subtle refreshes, each one requiring the unique insights of an experienced UX/UI Designer. You will be responsible for shepherding your designs through to completion, from establishing and implementing the research methodologies that drive your decisions to supporting the engineers who implement your designs., Meet regularly with clients to develop user empathy, discover pain points, document user workflows, and collect requirements for fundamental features. Communicate regularly with software development teams on product roadmaps and provide recommendations on deviations based on user feedback. Attend daily stand-ups to stay current on feature progress and help guide the direction of the user interface. Facilitate design critiques and participate in all major product meetings, e.g. planning, retrospectives, and interim feature demos.

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active/current TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g. UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, etc. 2+ years of UX/UI experience. Must present a strong (and preferably diverse) design portfolio! Knowledge and applied use of Design Thinking principles. Recent experience with Figma/FigJam as well as some of the following technologies: Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InVision, Procreat An Excellent Candidate for this position will meet most of the following experience requirements: Experience with Human-Centered Design approaches. Web-based product design. Experience with Graphic Design/Identity/Logo/Branding.? Experience mentoring junior staff or interns. 5 years experience

Salary Range: $90,000 - $190,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients’ missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT’s experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.