Graphic Designer/Usability Manager

Responsibilities

• Conduct usability research using methods such as user testing, surveys, card sorting, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Apply a deep understanding of usability principles and best practices to enhance the usability of digital products, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Utilize UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Miro, and Otter.ai to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions.
• Identify and resolve complex usability challenges quickly and effectively, employing creative problem-solving techniques to design intuitive user interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 and other accessibility standards, designing products that are accessible to users with disabilities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior usability experts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure usability considerations are integrated throughout the design and development process.
• Communicate complex usability concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Lead project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts using agile development methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of usability enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field and 5+ years of UX design experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance - preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Public Trust.
• Experience within the DHA theater – highly preferred.
• Must possess an active professional UX certification.
• Proficient in usability research methods, including user testing, surveys, card sorting, and heuristic evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of usability principles and best practices, with a track record of applying this knowledge to improve digital products.
• Experience with UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Miro, and Otter.ai.
• Strong ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that clearly communicate design ideas and solutions.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 and other accessibility standards, with experience designing accessible user interfaces.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex usability challenges creatively.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding junior usability experts.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying usability concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, leading project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts.