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NextGen Federal Systems · 2 months ago

Lead UI/UX/IX Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Senior User Experience/Interface/Interaction (UI/UX/IX) Designer to design and implement interfaces and user experiences for complex, enterprise-level systems in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with design standards.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs as an effective leader working closely with customer staff and other DevSecOps team members (business analyst (BAs), user experience/interaction (UX/IX) designers, engineers, and technical leads) to design solutions that meet business objectives

Develops an understanding of the functional and technical landscape so they can effectively design solutions that benefit users

Serves as a consultant capable of helping customer business representatives, subject matter experts (SME), and other non-designers understand the essential role of design in product development and, as needed, suggests organizational tactics for improving design solutions

Collaborates with other UX professionals across all DevSecOps teams to develop standards and craft solutions that address user problems

Responsible for working in collaboration and alignment with other Lead UX/IX Designers on the technical direction and standard framework for building out design-led solutions

Responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance with Section 508 design and content standards

Qualification

UX/IX designEnterprise applicationsSection 508 complianceHTMLCSSFigmaCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree (equivalent additional years of related experience may be substituted for degree)

Eight (8) or more years of IT experience focusing on development projects

Three (3) or more years of experience working in architecture and design of UX/IX for enterprise applications

Has a strong understanding and work experience in the design of complex, enterprise-level services and systems

Must be excellent collaborators and communicators who will comfortably and effectively work very closely with client and contractor staff

Is well-versed in interaction design theories and can create prototypes with HTML and CSS or utilizing an online presentation tool such as Figma

Must have requisite experience equivalent to or have qualifications as a Section 508 DHS Trusted Tester as stipulated at https://www.dhs.gov/trusted-tester