User Experience (UX/UI) Specialist with Security Clearance

Come Join Our Team! APK Solutions is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to the intelligence community. We are currently looking for a User Experience (UX) Specialist to join our winning team. The individual hired for this position will provide support for our government customer located in McLean, VA. Primary Responsibilities Include: Design briefings and digital announcements Conceptualize visuals based on requirements Prepare rough drafts and present ideas to CRI Front Office Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software or by hand Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic and/or web design Work with writers and CRI Front Office to produce final design Test graphics and webpages for 508x compliance and usability Amend designs after feedback Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand Redesign internal website using WordPress Maintain SharePoint Site as an Administrator and provide configuration support for new and current pages Requirements: The User Experience (UX) Specialist shall demonstrate the following abilities: Proven work experience as a web designer Demonstrated graphic design skills with a strong portfolio Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools Proficiency in languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively Up-to-date digital projects Coordinate the creation of digital content (e.g. website, blog, press releases, and podcasts) Conceptualizing original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or Web Development or 5 years of on the job experience Portfolio requested: Portfolio may include copies/screen captures of up to four examples of web development utilizing previously identified design software and web technologies (Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools; and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) that demonstrate required Web Developer abilities. Salary Range: $70,000-$180,000 **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.**