Ad Hoc LLC
Designer I
Ad Hoc LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Designer I
This is a remote position.
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.
Work on things that matter
Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.
Built for a remote life
Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We’ve designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives. Maybe you need to adjust your schedule to care for your family or take a bike ride. At Ad Hoc, that’s welcomed.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor within a team; upon the direction and guidance of leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule and delivery requirements. Primary expectations of a Designer I include:
Focused on program tactical assignments in order to meet defined milestonesDelivers design work including discovery artifacts, sketches and rough prototypes, wireframes, UX flows, and high fidelity prototypesUtilizes design skills including typography and hierarchyMaintains ownership of assigned deadlinesWillingness to partner with Senior Designers, and be receptive to mentorshipConducts competitive analyses and reports results to stakeholdersContributes to design libraries, providing visual designs and brand artifactsCollaborates with a multi-disciplined team to facilitate discussions and articulate goals in order to deliver upon requirementsSupports human centered design processes and deliverables in compliance with standards and regulationsMay support accessibility tasks inclusive of 508 compliance andhave knowledge of other emerging accessibility standardsMay develop and manage content for highly visible websites or applications, abiding by design guidelines
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.1-3 years of experience developing designs and code and acting as a key contributor on project teams.Knowledge of software tools, platforms, and processes required to support the associated technology tower such as C#, .NET, Java, SOA, or other OOA/OOD languages, Microsoft suite of tools, SAP, PS, ETL tools and/or other package software applications.Experience working with databases and related tools.Proficiency in analysis, and communication skills (written and oral)To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit: https://adhocteam.us/join/
Benefits:
Company-subsidized Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of service
Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
In support of the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, and others like it across the country, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $85,000-92,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
job reference: DESIG001447
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
This is a remote position.
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.
Work on things that matter
Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.
Built for a remote life
Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We’ve designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives. Maybe you need to adjust your schedule to care for your family or take a bike ride. At Ad Hoc, that’s welcomed.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor within a team; upon the direction and guidance of leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule and delivery requirements. Primary expectations of a Designer I include:
Focused on program tactical assignments in order to meet defined milestonesDelivers design work including discovery artifacts, sketches and rough prototypes, wireframes, UX flows, and high fidelity prototypesUtilizes design skills including typography and hierarchyMaintains ownership of assigned deadlinesWillingness to partner with Senior Designers, and be receptive to mentorshipConducts competitive analyses and reports results to stakeholdersContributes to design libraries, providing visual designs and brand artifactsCollaborates with a multi-disciplined team to facilitate discussions and articulate goals in order to deliver upon requirementsSupports human centered design processes and deliverables in compliance with standards and regulationsMay support accessibility tasks inclusive of 508 compliance andhave knowledge of other emerging accessibility standardsMay develop and manage content for highly visible websites or applications, abiding by design guidelines
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.1-3 years of experience developing designs and code and acting as a key contributor on project teams.Knowledge of software tools, platforms, and processes required to support the associated technology tower such as C#, .NET, Java, SOA, or other OOA/OOD languages, Microsoft suite of tools, SAP, PS, ETL tools and/or other package software applications.Experience working with databases and related tools.Proficiency in analysis, and communication skills (written and oral)To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit: https://adhocteam.us/join/
Benefits:
Company-subsidized Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of service
Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
In support of the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, and others like it across the country, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $85,000-92,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
job reference: DESIG001447
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)