The Role
The UI/UX Designer 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform user research, conduct user and stakeholders’ interviews, surveys, and compiling data gained from these activities.
- 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.
- 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 Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Abstract or other relevant tools and coach less experienced designers in the same
- 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
- Develop design systems
- Be a team player with strong analytical skills to understand and translate business requirements to system UI/UX requirements.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.
- Work independently and efficiently in high-paced environment.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in designing user interfaces for enterprise-wide use
- Familiar with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
- Fluent in responsive design, mobile/tablet UI/UX
- Demonstrated experience as key interaction/visual designer of a UI/UX team throughout the system development cycle of successfully launched web, mobile, and/or software applications.
- Demonstrated experience performing user research and user testing, to include conducting user interviews, and synthesize the data gained from these activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of web standards and accessible design (508 compliance)
- Experience in designing artifacts such as journey maps, user journeys, personas, etc.
- Experience developing wireframes and prototypes in a clean, well structured, and easily navigable format using Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Abstract or other relevant tools and coach less experienced designers in the same
- Experience developing design systems
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Human Computer Interaction, Digital Media Design, Fine Arts or related field is desired.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Nice To Have
- Experience of Jira, Confluence
- User Experience Design Certificate(s)
- Experience with tools: Figma/Sketch/XD Design
What you should expect from us
- We will treat you fairly.
- We give you a space to grow both personally and professionally.
- We will hear your ideas even when we disagree.
- We will be equitable with our success.
- We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.
Perks
- Work remotely (DC MD VA area).
- Competitive pay.
- A contribution to your health benefits.
- Ability to work remotely due to COVID-19.
If you’re interested…
Shoot us an email at join@blencorp.com and start the conversation. We would like you to be in the United States.
