UI Designer

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the planning, design, and implementation of multiple sites and applications across multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with ECS engineers and federal clients to define, design, and implement innovative, beautiful, intuitive digital solutions for use by our federal customer and their stakeholders.
Collaborate with ECS UX and design research specialists in the analysis of user research to inform the design of highly usable web pages, application interfaces, and other dynamic solutions.
Create wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas for websites, applications, and other digital solutions.
Create scalable design resources to aid in project collaboration and the expansion of ECS creative services.

Required Skills:

_ Must be a US Citizen _
_ Must be able to obtain a Public Trust _
_ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience _
5+ years combined professional design experience (UI Design, Graphic Design, CX/UX, Design Research)
Strong online portfolio that showcases the candidate's ability to make research-driven decisions in the design of responsive web and mobile applications
Results-oriented problem solver with high standards for quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall excellence
Strong understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
Strong understanding of user interface design standards
Experience designing web and mobile applications that are compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards
Experience prioritizing features while accounting for user goals and business requirements
Experience carrying designs from start to finish, from wireframes to delivery of final high fidelity UI mockups
Experience establishing and maintaining rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages
Self-starter, motivated, confident and has ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Success on projects designed from scratch as well as redesigns for established platforms or products
Advanced proficiency in Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Desired Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and client focused skills interacts well with all levels of staff and partners with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Advanced coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, and JS)
Experience using Agile methodology to manage projects
Experience creating and modifying data visualizations
Experience evaluating existing systems and processes to identify UI issues and develop UI recommendations
Understanding of user research methodologies, user-centered design principles, and frameworks,
Understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience level:
5 years
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Washington, DC 20024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
Are you a US Citizen?

Experience:
UI: 5 years (Preferred)
UX: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024