Senior UX Designer
Excella Consulting - Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201![Excella Consulting](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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OverviewUser Experience (UX) Designers at Excella work with stakeholders, developers, and designers to understand the big problems and collaborate on effective solutions. Our UX Designers are engaged in every part of the UX process, including user research, information architecture, content strategy, interaction design, user interface design, and visual design. If you want be a part of a team determined to design effective solutions and improve the web, then we are looking for you.ResponsibilitiesWe know there is no one-size-fits-all solution for UX/UI projects. Design generalists thrive at Excella, but there is plenty of exceptional opportunities for specialists, too. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Identifying user behaviors through contextual research, interviews, focus groups, and facilitationCollecting and analyzing large data sets for patternsCreating and executing usability testsEstablishing the structure of a website or application by designing content layouts and navigationDesigning user flows and human computer interactionsDeveloping and iterating through low fidelity and high fidelity prototypesDesigning and recommending visual styles and standards
Qualifications
A design portfolio including case studies and samples of workDevelop and maintain design wireframes, mockups, style guides, and specificationsDetermine use cases and user interaction to design solutions to support business objectivesCarry wireframes to delivery of final high fidelity UI mockupsExceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)Excellent organizational skills and detail orientationStrong analytical aptitude, an ability to structure complex or undefined business problemsExperience using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Balsamiq, Axure, Omnigraffle, and/or Sketch is preferredExperience using Agile methods to deliver software solutions is preferred
Deep understanding of Section 508 guidelines, WCAG 2.0, and designing for accessibilityProficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have:B.A. or B.S. (focus in Library Sciences, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related area of study is a plus)Experience or familiarity with U.S. Web Design SystemExperience creating and caring for usable content through content audits, reviews, and governanceExperience creating rapid prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience creating micro-interactions and animations
Excella is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
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