Tecolote Research
Senior UX Designer
Tecolote Research, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 20152
Overview
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.We’re looking for an experienced UX Designer to join our team of product owners and domain experts to drive the functionality of our desktop and web-based software products. Our goal is to provide intuitive, efficient, and clean experiences for our users. If you’re passionate about experience and design and have proven experience creating solutions, we would love to hear from you. This role involves working closely with a team of analysts and developers to deliver first-class desktop applications and data-driven web and mobile solutions.ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will work closely with our requirements analysts. The ability to help transform sometimes vague requirements into well-defined functionality ready to be handed over to developers for implementation is critical.Work directly with customer, product managers, analysts, developers, QA, and end-users to ensure we are delivering the desired functionality while maintaining a high-quality user experience and consistent look and feel.Create user flows, wireframes, and detailed specifications to describe the user experience for stakeholders to review and developers to implement.Become an expert in our applications and domain.Work closely with other designers to develop creative UI/UX concepts for style-focused websites, enterprise web applications, and more.Skills RequiredDesigners on our team also often act as a liaison between developers and end-user stakeholders, so the ability to learn and understand the customer domain (cost and schedule analysis) is fundamental to the position.Portfolio demonstrating talent and skill designing desktop, websites, and mobile views.Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of relevant experience (degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Computer Interaction, HCDE, Human Factors, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Informatics, or related degree).Experience using Figma or an equivalent mockup/wire-framing application.Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS) and frameworks (bootstrap, material design).Experience with designing for Accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.0).Experience working with developers.Experience with data-driven design (analytics analysis) is a plus.Experience creating icons and other custom illustrations for experiences is beneficial.Experience working with the Federal Government, Departments of Defense or Homeland Security, though not necessary, would be beneficial.U.S. citizenship is required.EducationA bachelor’s degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance.100% Company funded Retirement Plans.Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans.Tuition assistance.About Tecolote ResearchTecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.We’re looking for an experienced UX Designer to join our team of product owners and domain experts to drive the functionality of our desktop and web-based software products. Our goal is to provide intuitive, efficient, and clean experiences for our users. If you’re passionate about experience and design and have proven experience creating solutions, we would love to hear from you. This role involves working closely with a team of analysts and developers to deliver first-class desktop applications and data-driven web and mobile solutions.ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will work closely with our requirements analysts. The ability to help transform sometimes vague requirements into well-defined functionality ready to be handed over to developers for implementation is critical.Work directly with customer, product managers, analysts, developers, QA, and end-users to ensure we are delivering the desired functionality while maintaining a high-quality user experience and consistent look and feel.Create user flows, wireframes, and detailed specifications to describe the user experience for stakeholders to review and developers to implement.Become an expert in our applications and domain.Work closely with other designers to develop creative UI/UX concepts for style-focused websites, enterprise web applications, and more.Skills RequiredDesigners on our team also often act as a liaison between developers and end-user stakeholders, so the ability to learn and understand the customer domain (cost and schedule analysis) is fundamental to the position.Portfolio demonstrating talent and skill designing desktop, websites, and mobile views.Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of relevant experience (degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Computer Interaction, HCDE, Human Factors, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Informatics, or related degree).Experience using Figma or an equivalent mockup/wire-framing application.Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS) and frameworks (bootstrap, material design).Experience with designing for Accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.0).Experience working with developers.Experience with data-driven design (analytics analysis) is a plus.Experience creating icons and other custom illustrations for experiences is beneficial.Experience working with the Federal Government, Departments of Defense or Homeland Security, though not necessary, would be beneficial.U.S. citizenship is required.EducationA bachelor’s degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance.100% Company funded Retirement Plans.Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans.Tuition assistance.About Tecolote ResearchTecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.
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