What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX/UI DESIGNER position at Ariel Partners?
Candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Position is 100% onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Enterprise Application & Architecture Operational Support Project aims to modernize and transform the DOE’s technology systems to better support its mission of delivering equity and excellence in education. The project’s primary purpose is to improve the efficiency, scalability, security, and sustainability of DOE’s enterprise applications and supporting architecture. By doing so, it ensures that technology can effectively meet the evolving needs of DOE’s vast network of schools, educators, students, and families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The UX/UI Designer will lead user research throughout the software development process, starting from the Discovery phase.
- They will conduct testing, create research guides, and produce key outputs like personal and journey maps to inform the design.
- The UX Designer will build interactive prototypes using tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision, refining designs based on user feedback.
- The UI Developer will turn these designs into functional, responsive front-end solutions using modern web technologies.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
- 8 years of experience conducting user research and creating deliverables (personas, journey maps) to inform design.
- Proficiency in tools like Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD to create user-friendly prototypes, ensuring accessibility (WCAG 2.0).
- Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to build responsive, cross-browser prototypes.
- Ability to refine designs based on continuous user testing and feedback.
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate design and research findings effectively.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
