UX/UI Designer - Mid-level

About The Company MORI Associates is a leading organization dedicated to supporting innovative scientific and engineering missions, particularly within the aerospace sector. With a focus on advancing data-driven solutions, MORI Associates collaborates with government agencies and industry partners to develop sophisticated applications that facilitate scientific discovery and operational excellence. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. Remote work options provide flexibility for employees to contribute from anywhere, promoting a diverse and dynamic workforce committed to making impactful contributions to space exploration and aeronautics. About The Role We are seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join the Digital Innovation & Integration Service Capability (DIISC) team within NASA's Aerospace Capabilities Portfolio Office (ACPO). As the founding UX/UI design lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience for NASA's analytics applications used by aeronautics researchers, engineers, analysts, and decision-makers. This position offers a unique opportunity to establish and lead the design practice from the ground up, creating intuitive, data-centric interfaces that transform complex scientific and operational data into accessible insights. You will be responsible for developing the foundational design system, driving user research initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of impactful, user-centered solutions. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about creating elegant designs for complex data environments and eager to influence NASA’s data visualization and analytics platforms. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Design, or a related field; equivalent professional experience acceptedMinimum of 8 years of related experience in UX/UI designExtensive experience designing analytics-focused, data-intensive applications including dashboards, data tables, visualizations, reporting systems, and analytics platformsStrong portfolio demonstrating complex data-driven product design workProficiency in data visualization and communicating technical information through designAdvanced skills in Figma for creating and managing design systemsExperience establishing design standards, documentation, and reusable components from scratchExpertise in defining user personas and conducting user research that influences product developmentStrong visual, interaction, and information architecture design skillsExcellent attention to detail with the ability to justify and defend design decisions independentlyExceptional written and verbal communication skillsU.S. citizenship required Responsibilities Build and maintain the team's design system, including components, patterns, standards, and documentationEstablish design governance and best practices to ensure consistency and usability across applicationsDefine user personas and conduct user research to understand needs and pain pointsTranslate research findings into actionable design recommendations and product improvementsCreate high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and production-ready designs for dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics platformsDesign workflows that enable efficient data exploration, analysis, and decision-makingDevelop visual representations of complex technical information to support user understandingSelect and implement effective visualization techniques aligned with user goals and decision-making needsDevelop user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and interaction models to guide developmentPresent and defend design concepts to stakeholders and technical teamsIteratively improve usability through feedback and usability testingCollaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and leadership to translate requirements into user-friendly solutionsBridge the gap between technical complexity and user needs to deliver impactful data applications Benefits Opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting NASA’s aeronautics missionsBecoming the founding UX/UI design leader within a highly visible teamInfluence the development of innovative data visualization and analytics productsRemote work flexibility, allowing for a balanced work-life environmentCollaborate with talented engineers, scientists, and industry expertsChance to establish and grow a design practice with lasting organizational impactEngagement in mission-driven work that advances space exploration and aeronautics Equal Opportunity MORI Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and achieve our mission-driven goals.