General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring: Product Designer (UI/UX) Seni
General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, VA, United States
Req ID: RQ190366
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)
Job Family: Human Factors Engineering
Skills:
UI/UX Design,User Experience (UX),User Experience (UX) Design,User Experience (UX) Research,User Interfaces (UI)
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
Job Description:
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Product Designer (UX/UX) Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Product Designer to join our team. This role will be responsible for crafting engaging and user-centered designs that enhance client system usability, functionality, and visual appeal. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their skills in user interface design, user experience research, human centered design, and product design principles, with a focus on delivering intuitive and seamless software system experiences.
HOW A HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
User Research and Analysis:
Conduct user research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs
Develop user personas, journey maps, and conduct competitive analysis to inform design decisions
Translate research findings into actionable insights that drive design improvements and product features
UI/UX Design and Development:
Design wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes that illustrate functionality and user interactions
Create visually appealing and consistent UI elements that align with client vison of UI/UX journey
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design coherence and functionality across various product features
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with other product designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and constraints
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, task leads, incorporating feedback to iterate on design solutions
Work with developers to ensure accurate usage of UI/UX design and maintain quality
Design Systems and Guidelines:
Contribute to and help maintain the design system, including components, style guides, and UI patterns
Ensure consistency across the product by define and documenting reusable components and design guidelines
Usability Testing and Iteration:
Conduct usability testing to identify areas for improvements, gathering quantitative and qualitative data on user experience
Analyze user feedback and data to refine and iterate designs, continuously enhancing the product experience
Stay Updated on Industry Trends:
Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices to keep client’s product innovative and competitive
Suggest new tools and methodologies that can enhance the design process and improve team efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
5+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design/human-centered design and interaction
Experience working with design tools such as Figma
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and grid systems
Proficiency in prototyping and wireframing tools
Familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript is a plus (not required)
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to articulate design decisions clearly
Strong problem-solving abilities and a user-centered mindset
Detail-oriented with a passion for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences
● Security Clearance Level: None
● Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $116,979 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)
Job Family: Human Factors Engineering
Skills:
UI/UX Design,User Experience (UX),User Experience (UX) Design,User Experience (UX) Research,User Interfaces (UI)
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
Job Description:
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Product Designer (UX/UX) Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Product Designer to join our team. This role will be responsible for crafting engaging and user-centered designs that enhance client system usability, functionality, and visual appeal. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their skills in user interface design, user experience research, human centered design, and product design principles, with a focus on delivering intuitive and seamless software system experiences.
HOW A HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
User Research and Analysis:
Conduct user research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs
Develop user personas, journey maps, and conduct competitive analysis to inform design decisions
Translate research findings into actionable insights that drive design improvements and product features
UI/UX Design and Development:
Design wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes that illustrate functionality and user interactions
Create visually appealing and consistent UI elements that align with client vison of UI/UX journey
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design coherence and functionality across various product features
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with other product designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and constraints
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, task leads, incorporating feedback to iterate on design solutions
Work with developers to ensure accurate usage of UI/UX design and maintain quality
Design Systems and Guidelines:
Contribute to and help maintain the design system, including components, style guides, and UI patterns
Ensure consistency across the product by define and documenting reusable components and design guidelines
Usability Testing and Iteration:
Conduct usability testing to identify areas for improvements, gathering quantitative and qualitative data on user experience
Analyze user feedback and data to refine and iterate designs, continuously enhancing the product experience
Stay Updated on Industry Trends:
Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices to keep client’s product innovative and competitive
Suggest new tools and methodologies that can enhance the design process and improve team efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
5+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design/human-centered design and interaction
Experience working with design tools such as Figma
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and grid systems
Proficiency in prototyping and wireframing tools
Familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript is a plus (not required)
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to articulate design decisions clearly
Strong problem-solving abilities and a user-centered mindset
Detail-oriented with a passion for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences
● Security Clearance Level: None
● Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $116,979 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.