Sr. UX Designer II (5545)

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Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Sr. UX Designer II, you will gather requirements, design wireframes and prototypes, apply user research, and enhance websites and mobile apps using user-centered design principles. You will work collaboratively in an agile environment and utilize UX design tools.
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As Sr. UX Designer II, you’ll apply user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

  • Gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow
  • Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
  • Applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features.
  • Requires knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools.
  • Perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups.
  • Familiarity with various graphic design software packages

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • An active U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance (or higher).
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7-10+ years of UX Design experience
  • Experience working on web and mobile applications in a collaborative, agile environment.
  • Proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of usability principles, user research methodologies, and accessibility standards (508 compliance).
  • Experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and their rationale.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on solving complex user problems through design.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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Top Skills

Adobe Xd
Figma
Sketch
The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
250 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

MetroStar is a digital services and management consulting company specializing in emerging technologies within the public sector. MetroStar is a mission accelerator - we embrace disruptions in tech to propel progress. Through our user-centric capabilities, we create new paths to government innovation and shape thoughtful outcomes for the people.

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