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Senior UI/UX Designer

REI Systems Sterling, VA

Sterling, VA

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Full time Senior Collaboration Design

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Job Description

Lead Human-Centered Design work to shape usable, accessible experiences across digital and non-digital products.

Design ownership: Lead end-to-end design for products and services with a strong focus on usability and accessibility
UX artifacts: Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows grounded in Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles
Accessibility & brand standards: Ensure designs meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and follow CDC branding standards
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with developers, product managers, researchers, and stakeholders to incorporate feedback and improve UX
Customer insight integration: Translate research and customer insights into the design process
508 alignment: Coordinate with 508 compliance teams to verify accessibility standards are met
Agile execution: Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives within agile frameworks
Backlog and delivery: Manage design-related tasks in project backlogs and contribute to prioritization; deliver design increments and prototypes aligned to sprint timelines
UX enablement: Develop templates, guidelines, and supporting materials to strengthen UX and HCD capabilities
Team mentorship: Mentor junior designers and support adoption of UX best practices
Workshops and coaching: Facilitate workshops and coaching sessions to build a user-centered design culture
Documentation & communication: Maintain detailed documentation of design decisions, processes, and outcomes; prepare reports and presentations to communicate strategies and results
Sprint reporting: Provide progress updates during sprints, including usability testing insights
UX performance: Collaborate with the CX team to establish KPIs for UX performance; monitor design effectiveness and recommend iterative improvements
Continuous improvement: Conduct design audits and retrospectives to identify growth areas

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of UX design experience with focus on HCD principles
Agile: Experience working in agile environments is essential
Tooling: Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Testing & analytics: Familiarity with usability testing tools and analytics platforms
Accessibility: In-depth knowledge of Section 508 accessibility and inclusive design practices
Core deliverables: Proven ability to develop wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys
Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable designs
Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Leadership: Experience mentoring and promoting best practices within UX teams
Execution: Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Domain: Experience working in government, public health, or healthcare sectors is a plus
Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and strategic thinking
Growth mindset: Passion for staying updated on the latest trends and tools in UX and HCD
Measurement: Experience using KPIs to track and improve design performance
Learning mindset: A learning mindset focused on evolving design practices to meet customer needs
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Operations Management, or a related field
Clearance: Eligible to obtain a public trust clearance
Location: Hybrid in Sterling, VA (2 days per week or as needed in the REI Sterling Office)

Technologies

Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
Section 508

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