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UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer Job at Pioneering Evolution, LLC in Arlingt

Pioneering Evolution, LLC, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201

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Position Description

Pioneering Evolution is seeking a UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer to lead the design and development of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for a Marine Corps software application. This individual will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create engaging digital experiences that enhance usability and accessibility while ensuring compliance with DoD and Section 508 accessibility standards. The UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer will be responsible for designing wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI elements while implementing these designs using modern front-end technologies. This role involves user research, usability testing, and continuous iteration to enhance user experience based on industry best practices, security considerations, and user feedback. This position requires a Secret Clearance and is based in the Washington D.C. metro area, with on-site requirements as needed.

Position Description

Pioneering Evolution is seeking a UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer to lead the design and development of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for a Marine Corps software application. This individual will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create engaging digital experiences that enhance usability and accessibility while ensuring compliance with DoD and Section 508 accessibility standards. The UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer will be responsible for designing wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI elements while implementing these designs using modern front-end technologies. This role involves user research, usability testing, and continuous iteration to enhance user experience based on industry best practices, security considerations, and user feedback. This position requires a Secret Clearance and is based in the Washington D.C. metro area, with on-site requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement UI/UX solutions for web applications, ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG, and DoD usability standards.
  • Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs to effectively communicate design concepts.
  • Implement responsive and accessible UI designs, ensuring adherence to best practices in UI/UX design.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to identify areas for UI/UX improvements.
  • Develop and integrate front-end components using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Ensure secure UI design principles to mitigate risks such as clickjacking, form spoofing, and data exposure.
  • Implement and maintain design systems and component-based UI frameworks to ensure consistency across applications.
  • Utilize CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite, Gulp) to streamline development workflows.
  • Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless UI/UX integration.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in UI/UX design, accessibility, and front-end development.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end development.
  • Proficiency in UI/UX design tools, including Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
  • Strong knowledge of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
  • Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design methodologies.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG) and best practices in responsive design.
  • Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining design systems and component-based UI development.
  • Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and front-end build tools (Webpack, Gulp).
  • Understanding of secure UI design principles to mitigate security risks.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Experience

  • Experience with motion design and micro-interactions to enhance user engagement.
  • Experience with user analytics and A/B testing to refine design choices.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with DevSecOps teams to ensure security is integrated into front-end development.
  • Experience with API design and integration in front-end applications.

Who We Are And What We Offer

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans. Current benefits include:

  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Legal assistance
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Company-paid long term and short term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution
  • Continuing Education Opportunities – We encourage our employees to grow in their areas of expertise and beyond. We believe in strengthening our team through education and we offer a variety of opportunities to pursue individual education, training and development goals. In addition to traditional classroom learning, new employees go through an internal proficiency program to ensure everyone has the skills they need to succeed.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Software Development

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