UX / UI Designer
Quartermaster, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Description
We're seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to contribute to our Web Portal, Tablet & Mobile applications, and branding. This role is dedicated to delivering appealing visual styles, intuitive interaction patterns, and an exceptional user experience. The ideal candidate will apply design principles thoughtfully and flexibly for both prescriptive and ambiguous use cases, measure usability with customers, and work collaboratively with peers in different roles, teams, and timezones to deliver innovative software‑defined products.
Key Responsibilities
Own creation and cohesion of visual styles and components for burgeoning design system
Measure usability with team experts and customers to validate design decisions
Draft wireframes, storyboards, and prototypes for desktop and mobile web apps
Partner with product managers and engineers to deliver intuitive, seamless user experiences
Contribute to and maintain design system styles and libraries in Figma
Deliver user experience consistency between platforms and viewport sizes
Diverge from design patterns deliberately and with conviction when it's best for customers
Solicit reactions, requirements and recommendations from team experts and customers to improve how our UI looks & works
Challenge & improve the practice of Design with prevailing patterns, trends, and AI techniques
Document design and implementation decisions to maximize visibility, coherence, and actionability
Qualifications (Preferred)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or applicable discipline
Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio showcasing work for web applications and mobile apps, especially complex visuospatial user interfaces, digital maps and time series
Proficiency with Figma components, libraries, variables, and design systems
Familiarity with AI-aided prototyping
Discerning application of usability and accessibility principles
Proficiency with user research and design validation, e.g. surveys and usability testing
Capable problem-solver, attention to detail, anticipate questions & compromises
Communicate succinctly to build consensus while capable to present & elaborate design decisions for large audiences
Work Environment
This role is located in the Washington, D.C. area with a team spanning the globe
Online communication & collaboration includes Slack and Notion
Flexible working hours with occasional deadlines requiring high availability
Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible work hours and potential remote work dependent on manager approval
Opportunities for professional development and continued education
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Key Responsibilities
Own creation and cohesion of visual styles and components for burgeoning design system
Measure usability with team experts and customers to validate design decisions
Draft wireframes, storyboards, and prototypes for desktop and mobile web apps
Partner with product managers and engineers to deliver intuitive, seamless user experiences
Contribute to and maintain design system styles and libraries in Figma
Deliver user experience consistency between platforms and viewport sizes
Diverge from design patterns deliberately and with conviction when it's best for customers
Solicit reactions, requirements and recommendations from team experts and customers to improve how our UI looks & works
Challenge & improve the practice of Design with prevailing patterns, trends, and AI techniques
Document design and implementation decisions to maximize visibility, coherence, and actionability
Qualifications (Preferred)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or applicable discipline
Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio showcasing work for web applications and mobile apps, especially complex visuospatial user interfaces, digital maps and time series
Proficiency with Figma components, libraries, variables, and design systems
Familiarity with AI-aided prototyping
Discerning application of usability and accessibility principles
Proficiency with user research and design validation, e.g. surveys and usability testing
Capable problem-solver, attention to detail, anticipate questions & compromises
Communicate succinctly to build consensus while capable to present & elaborate design decisions for large audiences
Work Environment
This role is located in the Washington, D.C. area with a team spanning the globe
Online communication & collaboration includes Slack and Notion
Flexible working hours with occasional deadlines requiring high availability
Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible work hours and potential remote work dependent on manager approval
Opportunities for professional development and continued education
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