UI/UX Designer (Remote)

    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.