What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer position at VivSoft Technologies?
About the company:
At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high performance effective softwares, with impactful organizational design and organizational dynamics for software delivery. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies
Job Summary:
The UI/UX Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces for applications developed under the DoD. This role is essential for ensuring that users can effectively interact with AI-enabled tools and data analytics platforms, thereby enhancing the overall user experience within the Department of Defense (DoD).
Key Responsibilities
- User Research: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights about user needs and behaviors, translating findings into design improvements.
- Wireframing & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts and interactions for various applications within the Search Portfolio.
- Design Implementation: Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and maintain a high standard of quality across all platforms.
- Style Guides & Documentation: Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and documentation to ensure consistency in UI/UX across all products.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to align design solutions with project goals and technical requirements.
Skills/Qualifications Reqd
- Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, preferably within government or military environments.
- Proven track record of designing user-centered interfaces for complex applications.
- Experience with responsive design principles and accessibility standards.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
- Strong understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting design concepts to stakeholders.
