CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 2 days ago
UI Designer
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Responsibilities
Lead efforts to design mission-critical applications and websites with seamless user experiences.
Create wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas effectively.
Collaborate with engineers and federal clients to define, design, and implement innovative digital solutions.
Manage the planning, design, and implementation of multiple sites and applications simultaneously.
Utilize insights from User Research team to identify solutions to customer problems.
Qualification
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Required
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 can 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.