KBR, Inc. is hiring: UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs

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Title

UI/UX Designer

KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
• Propose multiple options for designs and weigh the benefits and risks of each approach
• Effectively communicate chosen designs with users, stakeholders, management, and developers, including producing and maintaining components, design patterns, design systems, style guides and finished solutions
• Work with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure the final build is consistent with the intended vision and sufficiently solves the problems
• Provide team guidance on overall look and feel and enforcement of design standards

Work Environment

• Location: Remote (Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK; only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (or related discipline)
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small‑scale websites and apps
• Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure)
• Experience with version control / design collaboration tools (Abstract, Zeplin, Storybook)
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies such as XP, and how design contributes in an agile environment
• Experience with designing responsive interfaces for desktop & mobile web applications
• Understanding/experience with front‑end technologies like CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, HTML5, Angular, and familiarity with RestAPI
• Excellent work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation and persuasive skills
• Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to present design decisions
• Experience mentoring junior designers or contributing to team skill growth
• Background in workshopping, design sprints, and facilitation
• Portfolio demonstrating variety and versatility, as well as impact/value of solutions
• Possess a serious passion for designing visually appealing interfaces that excite end‑users and deliver a rewarding experience
• Ability to map design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
• Understanding of product strategy and KPIs (designing for measurable impact)
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, mobile apps, or government systems (tailor to your domain)
• Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs

Desired

• Prior experience in a related industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance)
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
• Experience identifying and building KPI’s and other data development to provide data‑based decision‑making recommendations

Basic Compensation

$103,200 - $154,700 (For the Colorado Springs Area Only). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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