KBR Careers · 5 days ago
UI/UX Designer
KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves tackling new problems in a fast-paced environment, producing value based on outcomes and providing solutions that exceed customer expectations while collaborating with product managers and software engineers.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
Propose multiple options for designs and weighing the benefits and risks of each approach
Effectively communicating chosen designs with users, stakeholders, management, and developers. This includes but is not limited to producing/maintaining components, design patterns, design systems, style guides and finished solutions
Work with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure the final build is consistent with the intended vision and sufficiently solves the problems
Provide team guidance on overall look and feel and enforcement of design standards
Qualification
Required
Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
Bachelor of Science Information Technology (or related discipline)
Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small-scale websites and apps
Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure)
Experience with version control / design collaboration tools (Abstract, Zeplin, Storybook)
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies like Agile XP, and how design contributes in an agile environment
Experience with designing responsive interfaces for desktop & mobile web applications
Understanding / experience with front-end technologies like CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, HTML5, Angular, and familiarity with RestAPI
Excellent work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Strong presentation, facilitation and persuasive skills
Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to present design decisions
Experience mentoring junior designers or contributing to team skill growth
Background in workshopping, design sprints, and facilitation
Portfolio demonstrating variety and versatility, as well as impact/value of solutions
Possess a serious passion for designing visually appealing interfaces that excite end-users and deliver a rewarding experience
Ability to map your design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
Understanding of product strategy and KPIs (designing for measurable impact)
Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, mobile apps, or government systems (tailor to your domain)
Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs
Preferred
Prior experience in a related industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance)
Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
Experience identifying and building KPI's and other data development to provide data-based decision-making recommendations
Benefits
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.