LightFeather · 6 hours ago
UI/UX Designer
LightFeather is seeking a UI/UX Designer to support complex initiatives by bringing a human-centered perspective to problem-solving. This role involves leading discovery and design activities, ensuring shared understanding among teams, and improving collaboration in a government-facing consulting environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead discovery efforts to identify user needs, pain points, requirements, and business objectives
Plan and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to drive alignment and clarity
Translate ambiguous problem spaces into clearly defined problem statements and priorities
Communicate design intent, requirements, and constraints effectively to technical, non-technical, and leadership audiences
Present findings, recommendations, and design concepts to stakeholders in a clear, inclusive manner
Synthesize research and discovery findings to produce actionable artifacts (e.g., affinity diagrams, service design diagrams, and customer journey maps)
Develop wireframes to explore solutions and gather early feedback
Advocate for user-centered design practices and contribute to the team’s growth in discovery and design methodologies
Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset by continuously learning new tools, methods, and domain knowledge to improve discovery and design outcomes
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading discovery and requirements gathering activities
Proficiency in creating design artifacts using tools such as Figma, Miro, or similar
Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting in and leading meetings
Experience with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Sketch)
Active Secret Clearance
3+ years of relevant experience with a BA/BS degree