What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer - Long Term Contract - Onsite - Woodlawn, MD position at Arthur Grand Technologies Inc?
Company Description
Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.
Job Description
Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled UI/UX Designer – Long Term Contract – Woodlawn, MD for one of our clients.
Position UX/UI Designer
Location: Woodlawn, MD - Onsite
Long Term Contract
Key Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles to include documenting user requirements and user needs and pain point); Interaction/Interface design experience utilizing user-centered methods; front-end development utilizing HTML/CSS/Javascript
Position Description:
- Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testing.
- Interact on a daily basis with the development team on the creation of new web components for the design system.
- Elicit business goals and user needs from stakeholders
- Creation of anatomy diagrams for new UI elements (in the form of web components)
- Support the creation and maintenance for design toolkits in the latest design tools (Figma, Axure 10, XD, etc) used by the UX Design Team
- Support the continuation of design token integration with the design system
- Facilitate customer discovery sessions
- Create and refine screen prototypes
- Document user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
Skills Requirements:
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
- Minimum of 8 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with front-end development (particularly of web applications) using modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
- Minimum of 8 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
- Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings
- Minimum of 3 year of experience front-end development of applications utilizing HTML/CSS/Javascript with preference using modern frameworks like Angular or React
- Experience using Axure RP prototyping software (preferably Axure 10)
- Experience with Figma prototyping software
- Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review
- Experience working with design tokens
- Experience working with design systems
- Experience using Git and version control
- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
- Excellent communication and written skills
Desired Skills:
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
- Experience with StencilJS and/or web component creation
- Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and repo management
- Experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal settings
- Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms
- Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology
- Prior experience supporting government agencies
- Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design
- Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)
About Arthur Grand Technologies:
Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20 years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.
At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications, and are excited to join a dynamic team.
Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Richard Tucker
Arthur Grand Technologies Inc
www.arthurgrand.com
Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
