UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Gov't Client

Remote (Washington, DC Metro Area)

Overview:

Softtek Government Solutions is looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our federal technology services practice. We are looking for a consummate professional that can confidently design stellar user experiences as part of an agile development team creating Microsoft SharePoint applications. You should possess serious User Experience (UX) skill and User Interface (UI) Design skills, have a passion for designing intuitive user experiences. Please be a true UX guru and designer that has proven hands-on experience in facilitation and collaborating with users, subject matter experts, and software developers to create seamless designs and the successful implementation of UI/UX best practices and principles on full-life cycle development projects. In this role, you will design experiences backed by Microsoft SharePoint server for a Gov't client in Washington, DC. You will work directly with the government’s product owner to analyze user journeys, develop software UI designs, and validate/test front ends experiences. You will collaborate with a small agile team of SharePoint Developers, Database Developers, and System Administrators. You will largely work remotely from home, but you must make yourself available to commute into the client office for picking up IT equipment or joining important meetings as requested by the client so please reside in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities:

• Create overall concepts for the user experience within a business webpage or product, ensuring all interactions are intuitive and easy for customers
• Build storyboards to conceptualize designs and convey project plans to clients and management
• Account for and track the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design
• Design the aesthetics to be implemented within a website or product, from the layout menus and drop-down options to colors and fonts
• Build proof of concept examples
• Actively participate in product design reviews by providing creative and practical ideas and solutions in a teamwork environment.
• Conduct testing of completed applications, websites and software to Assess user experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience:

• 4+ years of experience working as a UX/UI Designer on development teams
• Experience using design tools such as Balsamiq, Invision, or similar
• Experience leading user customer journey mapping exercises
• Experience designing and/or applying visual style guides
• Preferred given for experience designing for Microsoft SharePoint but not required
• Active listening and effective adjustment to feedback received from team members
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work flexibly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills critical
• Desire and willingness to train other team members on processes and procedures
• US Citizenship

Required Clearance:

Must be eligible for a TS clearance

About Softtek Government Solutions

Softtek Government Solutions is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation’s most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we’re committed to supporting our clients’ missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.

Softtek Government Solutions encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:

• Extensive training programs
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Technology benefits
• Commuter benefits
  Generous paid time off and much more!

Softtek Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)