Enlightened, Inc. is hiring: UI Designer in Washington

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to client site for meetings)
Clearance Level: Active Top Secret clearance required
Salary Range: $100k - $110k

Job Title: UI Designer

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced UI Designer with an active Top Secret clearance to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user interface design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create intuitive, user-friendly designs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our digital products are visually appealing and provide an exceptional user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate with UX designers, developers, and stakeholders to implement design solutions.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and improve designs.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and iterate based on feedback from team members and clients.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and frameworks.
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
• Ability to create interactive prototypes using tools like InVision, Axure, or similar.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 and WCAG) and best practices.
• Experience with Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI design or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience designing for web and mobile platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and your design process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Enlightened is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.