Guidehouse
Job Family : Systems Engineering
Travel Required : Up to 25%
Clearance Required : None
What You Will Do :
- Design and conduct user research in the way which is in compliance with steps and methods in the design thinking process
- Convert research findings, user needs and feedback, and business requirements into actionable tasks
- Ideate features from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes
- Collaborate and communicate the user experience and findings with the project stakeholders including UX Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Product Managers throughout the design process
- Organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin
- Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration
- Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides
- Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices
What You Will Need :
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 4 years of related experience
- Minimum TWO (2) years of experience as a designer
- Provide a portfolio showing use of research and UX / UI design skills
- Experience in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Design Suite, or other design software
- Knowledge of human computer interaction and usability design principles
- Strong experience and knowledge of User Research techniques and data collection methods
- Knowledge of responsive web design techniques to mitigate cross-browser and cross-device inconsistencies
- Knowledge of design systems and ability to follow an existing style guide
- Familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities for easy design handoff
- Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision
- Analytical and problem solving skills
What Would Be Nice To Have :
- Public sector technology modernization experience
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include :
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend