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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago

Interaction Designer

Dedham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$98K/yr - $106K/yr

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense and intelligence services. They are seeking a UX-focused Interaction Designer to create intuitive design solutions that enhance the user experience for those protecting the country, working within a multi-disciplinary team to develop impactful designs across various domains.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate complex concepts, research findings, and detailed requirements into well-articulated, elegant design solutions that meet customer vision and user needs

Collaborate regularly with researchers, developers and other stakeholders

Interview subject matter experts and users

Produce user personas, workflows/journey maps, and other artifacts relevant to early UX design

Create and maintain low to high-fidelity wireframes/prototypes across all design phases

Defend design decisions with compelling, research-based rationale

Create engaging reports and present to stakeholders

Apply usability design principles in all aspects of interaction and visual design

Identify creative alternatives when presented with barriers to progress

Design development-ready icons and graphics

Contribute to efforts focused on optimizing tasks, resources, and deliverables in support of projects/programs

Participate as an active project team member on challenging projects/programs

Travel minimally

Qualification

User Experience DesignWireframing ToolsAdobe CCUser ResearchAgile EnvironmentFreehand DrawingDesign SystemsCSSHTMLCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable at time of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Passion for UX and a desire to help others understand the importance of UX to ultimately make things better for users

A portfolio showing your design work and challenges you have overcome

Ability to make informed decisions with less-detailed direction from supervisor

Ability to communicate difficult findings to decision makers in a constructive matter

Strong understanding of and ability to apply fundamental interaction, design, and usability principles

Considerable communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience owning the design process from wireframes and concepts to final product

Strong ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback

Experience with cross-discipline communication

Expertise with wireframing tools like Axure, Figma, or Sketch

Expertise with Adobe CC (especially Illustrator/Photoshop)

Desire for a stable, long-lasting career with growth potential

Confidence and a 'challenge accepted' attitude

Preferred

3+ years experience in UX or UI design AND a graduate degree in a related field

Expertise using Axure

Experience in planning/conducting user research

Experience working in an Agile environment

Freehand drawing skills

General understanding of design systems, CSS, HTML

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Contributions are recognized and rewarded

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees