What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer (Senior) - Security Clearance Required position at General Dynamics - IT?
Job Performance Profile
The UI / UX Designer Senior will be involved in designing product user interfaces using human centered design techniques for a large modernization effort that has significant industry focus. The candidate will be an integral component of a team of passionate and enthusiastic IT professionals. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing end user products for enterprise-wide use. These products include modern enterprise applications accessible and responsive via any device (web / mobile). The candidate will be responsible for delivering quality products using industry best practices. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in applying Human-centered design principles to create user interaction design and user interface elements; measure the overall experience, facilitate, and enable user outcomes in an intuitive manner. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an Agile environment with a high-touch, Government customer. Must be able to work with other UI / UX designers to ensure consistency and scalability across a large-scale project.
Job Duties :
- Perform user research, conduct user and stakeholders’ interviews, surveys, and compiling data gained from these activities.
- Adhere to the programs existing design system while proposing new components.
- Use design thinking, Agile concepts and practices, and product management principles to develop customer focused software products.
- Perform visual design / interaction design creating and implementing user interfaces based on user data gathering.
- Comprehensive understanding of mobile friendly design, responsive layout, and 508 compliance.
- Produce design artifacts such as journey maps, user journeys, personas, etc.
- Develop wireframes and prototypes in a clean, well structured, and easily navigable format using Figma , or other relevant tools and coach less experienced designers in the same. Must have knowledge of auto-layout in Figma
- Plan and lead workshops to elicit user needs and feedback on product direction
- Be obsessed with good user-centered design practices and have an eye for detail
- Be creative, innovative and artistic and passionate about following the latest and emerging UI / UX trends
- Needs to work closely with the development teams and iterate the best solution.
- Strong people skills and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.
- Work independently and efficiently in high-paced environment.
Skills Needed :
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : BA / BS (or equivalent experience), 7 years of experience. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Human Computer Interaction, Digital Media Design, Fine Arts or related field is desired. Ability to obtain a Public Trustclearance in advance of commencing work.
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