UI/UX Designer

Position Overview

Cole Engineering Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI). This candidate will directly support Agile software development teams by helping to design and transform software capabilities into easy-to-use applications for end-users.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Create UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum one year of proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role or relevant course work
• Current portfolio of design projects for web/mobile applications
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Balsamiq, Wireframe.cc, InVision)
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software (e.g. Figma, Adobe xD, Photoshop)
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills
• BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience in HTML, CSS, and/or Java-based web design (e.g. React, Angular)

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)