What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer position at Peraton?
UI / UX Designer
Job Locations
US-VA-Herndon | US-VA-Blacksburg
Requisition ID
2025-153813
Position Category
Information Technology
Clearance
No Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Peraton's
Strategic Innovation Group
is seeking an experienced
User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer
to join our Technology and Engineering Software Delivery Center to support exciting projects across Peraton in areas such as communications, space, cybersecurity, defense, health, and mobile.As a UI / UX Designer on our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment that allows you to grow your skills and your career while building experience in a variety of different projects and domains. You'll work in an Agile software environment to develop compelling, creative, and user-focused designs for a variety of software applications.
Your responsibilities may include : Lead the design of cohesive and standardized user experiences across software applications.
Collaborate with business analysts, software engineers, stakeholders, and end users to determine requirements and design ideas.Analyze user interfaces and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.Quickly iterate on multiple interactive design solutions and work through details.Create and execute style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards.Develop wireframes, mockups, and rapid prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various user groups and stakeholders.Present design work to multiple teams and senior leadership for review and feedback.Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in user research and assessing performance metrics.Contribute to the group's shared knowledge of user-centered design and research methodologies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and 2 to 5 years of professional experience working in a full-time capacity as a UI / UX Designer. Preference for background in Graphic Design, UX Design, Communications, or a related field.Portfolio of design work that demonstrates understanding of user-centered design methodologies (Discovery, Design, Development).Experience in user research, user interface design, information architecture, usability testing, human factors, and other related disciplines.Knowledge of design fundamentals including information design, interaction design, visual design, and user-centered design best practices.Proficiency with industry standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Figma, Mural, and InVision.Basic understanding of Accessibility (Section 508 Compliance), Plain language, and other standard best practices.Strong written and oral communication skills coupled with focused listening skills.Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Desired Qualifications : Prior experience working in an Agile software development environment.Awareness of new trends in interactive design, development, and digital platforms.Location :
Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA
Must reside within 25 miles of either location)Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains : land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range
66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $66,000 - $106,000
