At Contact Government Services (CGS), a Senior UI/UX Designer plays a key role in supporting a broad federal technical assistance initiative. The role centers on guiding UX across multiple sites and applications, turning research into practical, accessible interfaces for federal customers and their stakeholders, all within a fast-paced environment.
Details
- Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
- Salary: USD 120,000 - 200,000 per yearly
- Experience: 10+ years
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
- Lead full-scale UX design efforts, including research, blueprinting, and evaluating existing systems.
- Plan, design, and implement multiple sites and applications across several clients in a fast-paced setting.
- Oversee all phases of user research and analysis to inform the creation of usable web pages, application interfaces, and dynamic solutions.
- Collaborate with federal practice engineers and federal clients to define and implement innovative, visually compelling, and intuitive solutions for use by the federal customer and their stakeholders.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas for websites and applications.
- Develop scalable design resources to support project collaboration and the expansion of ECS creative services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
- Strong UX design experience.
- 10+ years of combined professional design experience (UCD, UI/UX design).
- Online portfolio demonstrating research-driven decisions in the design of responsive web and mobile applications.
- Results-oriented problem solver with high standards for quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall excellence.
- Expertise in user research methodologies, user-centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards.
- Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools.
- Strong grasp of the website development lifecycle (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation).
- Experience evaluating existing systems and processes to identify UX issues and develop UX recommendations.
- Experience designing web and mobile applications that comply with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards.
- Experience prioritizing features while accounting for user goals and business requirements.
- Experience delivering designs from wireframes to final high-fidelity UI mockups.
- Experience establishing rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages.
- Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven success on fresh builds as well as redesigns for established platforms or products.
- Experience mentoring or leading junior designers.
- Advanced coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, and JS).
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe xD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Technologies
- HTML
- CSS
- JS
- Adobe xD
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- US Web Design System (USWDS)
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Ideally, you will also have
- Excellent interpersonal and client-focused skills, with the ability to engage well with colleagues at all levels and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Experience using Agile methodologies to manage projects.
- Experience creating and modifying data visualizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Our Commitment
CGS aims to simplify and improve government operations by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We blend cutting-edge technology with expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and tackle dynamic challenges. Over seven years, CGS has expanded its government contracting portfolio through honesty, professionalism, and quality work, building lasting partnerships.
We value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best possible quality to customers while nurturing long-term relationships. We prioritize our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Explore additional opportunities with CGS
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For more information about CGS
Visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: info@cgsfederal.com
