The Role
Designs user-centered web interfaces and implements responsive front-end experiences. Creates wireframes, mockups, prototypes, design systems, and reusable UI components. Collaborates with product managers, developers, and stakeholders; supports user research and usability testing; integrates front-end code with back-end systems; and participates in Agile/Scrum ceremonies. The role requires strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript, prototyping, visual design, and front-end framework skills, along with an active Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with strong front-end development abilities. In this role, you will design intuitive, user-centered interfaces and implement seamless user experiences for our customer on-site in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for web applications.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into user-centered design solutions.
- Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts, user flows, and interactions.
- Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript libraries, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimized performance.
- Implement and maintain design systems, style guides, UI component libraries, and design tokens to ensure consistent, scalable, and cohesive user experiences across products.
- Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic and databases.
- Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Conduct and support discovery, user research and usability testing efforts, incorporating insights and feedback into iterative design improvements.
- Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and collaborate in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, master's and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 0 years of experience
- 4 years of experience may replace a completed degree.
- U.S. Citizen and an active Secret clearance or higher
- 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in software design
- Proficiency in prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or similar software, as well as visual design tools including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to independently hand-code and troubleshoot modern front-end technologies
- Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js, and design libraries such as Bootstrap and Material UI
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and scalable component-based design systems
- Comfortable working in a lean team environment where designers contribute directly to implementation and collaborate closely with engineering
- Experience working in an Agile environment and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 0 years of experience
- Four years of experience may substitute for a completed degree
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- At least 5 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in software design
- Proficiency with prototyping tools such as Adobe XD or Figma
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with Angular, React, or Vue.js
- Experience with Bootstrap and Material UI
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems
- Understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, interaction design, and scalable component-based design systems
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Ability to work in a lean team and collaborate closely with engineering
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