UI/UX Designer Job at Auria Space in Colorado Springs

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Apply UI/UX expertise and skills to the design of Auria's suite of gamified trainers and other software capabilities being delivered to end-users.
• Design elegant, modern, and responsive user interfaces for web-based and desktop-based applications in a secure DoD environment.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create wireframes, mockups, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries aligned with security and accessibility standards.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 / WCAG accessibility guidelines and DoD security constraints in design.
• As required, work alongside frontend developer to implement front end designs, components and consistency.
• Participate as a member of the development team in Agile Scrum practices to design, develop, and deploy engaging, interactive solutions to achieve stakeholder vision and objectives.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies including reviews, demos, & planning; backlog refinement, usability & feedback sessions, and team retros also included.
• Mentor developers on UI/UX, User-Centered & Intuitive Design, and human factors principles while continuing their own professional/skills development; help shape the development environment and processes.
• Apply skills, ingenuity, and professionalism in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Represent the team in discovery & design, demonstration, and training sessions with industry partners and customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in UI/UX Design, Human Factors, Game Design & Development, or a related field.
• Has 3+ years of UI/UX design experience having made significant contributions to a playable game, simulation, or other interactive experience.
• Must have experience with wireframes & mockups, intuitive design, UX design, human factors, UCD, research & discovery approaches, UI patterns, workflow analysis, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Proficiency in modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.).
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Is self-guided/driven while working alone or in a team environment.
• Comfortable briefing capabilities in a wide array of customer and leadership engagement settings.
• Growing experience with the UX design lifecycle to include defining, researching, analyzing, designing, prototyping, testing, launching, and iterating.
• Experience working within and iterating on a design system.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or eligibility and willingness to obtain).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in intuitive design (