UI/UX Human Centered Design Specialist

Our client is seeking an expert in user experience strategy and design, information architecture (IA), and front- end prototyping.

Lead full-scale UX design efforts to include research and evaluation of existing systems
Manage the planning, design, and implementation of multiple applications in a fast-paced environment
Lead all phases of user research and analysis needed to inform the creation of highly usable web pages, application interfaces, and other dynamic solutions
Collaborate with the development team and subject matter experts to define, design, and implement intuitive solutions
Create wireframes, prototypes and other artifacts to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
Create design resources to aid in project collaboration

Based on individual qualifications, this position will pay between 50-65/hr during the contract period with a conversion salary between $115,000-$130,000

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Strong UX design experience
8+ years combined professional design experience (UCD, UI/UX design)
Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a design related degree (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors, etc.).
NPDB Public Trust required prior to start
Strong knowledge of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Research, Information Architecture
Expertise in user research methodologies, user-centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards
Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, and other research tools
Strong understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
Experience evaluating existing systems and processes to identify UX issues and develop UX recommendations
Experience designing web or mobile applications that are compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards
Experience prioritizing features while balancing user goals, business goals and technology constraints.
Experience carrying designs from start to finish, from wireframes to delivery of final high- fidelity mockups
Self-starter, motivated, confident and has ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Successful experience on projects designed from scratch as well as redesigns for established platforms or products
Proficient in the use of prototyping tools, Axure preferred.
Experience using Agile methodology and Lean UX design principles.
Excellent interpersonal and client-focused skills

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.