What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX/UI Designer position at Guidehouse?
Job Family *:
Software Development & Support (Digital)
Travel Required *:
None
Clearance Required *:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do *:
We are actively searching for a UX/UI Designer to support our on-going Federal program in Rockville, MD. Work location is currently remote. Future location can be in our Rockville, MD office or remote- anywhere in the United States.
- 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 products from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes
- Maintain the design of the existing projects throughout the production, post production and future improvement
- 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
- Assist with technical documentation to allow easy hand-offs to other team members
- Keep the mockups updated and improve features
- Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration
- Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides to guarantee UX consistency across all products.
- Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices
What You Will Need *:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related discipline or equivalent and/or one year of related experience (Degree or coursework in HCI is highly desirable)
- 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 in 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
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
What Would Be Nice To Have *:
- Grants Management experience is preferred, but not required
The annual salary range for this position is $61,300.00-$92,000.00. 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
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Software Development & Support (Digital)
Travel Required *:
None
Clearance Required *:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do *:
We are actively searching for a UX/UI Designer to support our on-going Federal program in Rockville, MD. Work location is currently remote. Future location can be in our Rockville, MD office or remote- anywhere in the United States.
- 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 products from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes
- Maintain the design of the existing projects throughout the production, post production and future improvement
- 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
- Assist with technical documentation to allow easy hand-offs to other team members
- Keep the mockups updated and improve features
- Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration
- Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides to guarantee UX consistency across all products.
- Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices
What You Will Need *:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related discipline or equivalent and/or one year of related experience (Degree or coursework in HCI is highly desirable)
- 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 in 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
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
What Would Be Nice To Have *:
- Grants Management experience is preferred, but not required
The annual salary range for this position is $61,300.00-$92,000.00. 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
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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