Peraton is hiring: UX/UI Designer - Lead Associate in Herndon
Peraton - Herndon, VA, United States, 22070
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Overview
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX Design, Communications, or a related field
- 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years working as a designer
- Portfolio of design work that demonstrates understanding of user-centered design methodologies (Discovery, Design, Development)
- Experience in user research, user interface design, information architecture, usability testing, human factors, and other related disciplines
- Knowledge of design fundamentals including information design, interaction design, visual design, and user-centered design best practices
- Proficiency with industry standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Figma, Mural, and InVision
- Basic understanding of Accessibility (Section 508 Compliance), Plain language, and other standard best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
- Strong written and oral communication skills coupled with good listening skills
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Education and Experience Equivalency - 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
Responsibilities
- You’ll work in an Agile software environment to develop compelling, creative, and user-focused designs for a variety of software applications
- Lead the design of cohesive and standardized user experiences across software applications
- Collaborate with business analysts, software engineers, stakeholders, and end users to determine requirements and design ideas
- Analyze user interfaces and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement
- Quickly iterate on multiple interactive design solutions and work through details
- Create and execute style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and rapid prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various user groups and stakeholders
- Present design work to multiple teams and senior leadership for review and feedback
- Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in user research and assessing performance metrics
- Contribute to the group’s shared knowledge of user-centered design and research methodologies
Location
Blacksburg, VA, Herndon, VA or Remote
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