Job Description
A client of ours is looking for a UI/UX Designer with strong front-end development abilities to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. As a UI/UX Designer, you will design intuitive, user-centric interfaces and craft seamless user experiences for our customers.
* Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for web applications.
* Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into user-centered design concepts.
* Conduct user research, gather user feedback, and incorporate findings into the design process to create optimal user experiences.
* Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas and interactions effectively.
* Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.
* Implement and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries to ensure consistent and cohesive user experiences across products.
* Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic and databases.
* Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to iterate and enhance designs based on user needs and preferences.
Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer.
*** Active Secret Clearance Required and ability to obtain a Top Secret***
* Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, etc.
* Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to hand-code front-end components.
* Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries like Angular, React, or Vue.js.
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.