CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 5 months ago
Senior UI/UX Designer II
USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $238K/yr
10+ years expContact Government Services, LLC (CGS) is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join their team supporting a technical initiative for a large Federal agency. The role involves leading UX design efforts, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with engineers and clients to create innovative solutions.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalProfessional ServicesProject ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Lead full-scale UX design efforts to include research, blueprinting, and evaluating existing systems
Manage the planning, design, and implementation of multiple sites and applications across multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Lead all phases of user research and analysis needed to inform the creation of highly usable web pages, application interfaces, and other dynamic solutions
Collaborate with federal practice engineers and federal clients to define, design, and implement innovative, beautiful, intuitive solutions for use by our federal customer and their stakeholders
Create wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas for websites and applications
Create scalable design resources to aid in project collaboration and the expansion of ECS creative services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
Strong UX design experience
10+ years combined professional design experience (UCD, UI/UX design)
Strong online portfolio that showcases the candidate's ability to make research-driven decisions in the design of responsive web and mobile applications
Results-oriented problem solver with high standards for quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall excellence
Expertise in user research methodologies, user centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards
Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools
Strong understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
Experience evaluating existing systems and processes to identify UX issues and develop UX recommendations
Experience designing web and mobile applications that are compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards
Experience prioritizing features while accounting for user goals and business requirements
Experience carrying designs from start to finish, from wireframes to delivery of final high-fidelity UI mockups
Experience establishing and maintaining rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages
Self-starter, motivated, confident and has ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Success on projects designed from scratch as well as redesigns for established platforms or products
Experience mentoring/leading junior designers
Advanced coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, and JS)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe xD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Preferred
Excellent interpersonal and client focused skills— interacts well with all levels of staff and partners with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Experience using Agile methodology to manage projects
Experience creating and modifying data visualizations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Miller
Partner, President of Operations
Brian York
Partner, President of Strategy
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