The Role
Designs user interfaces and experiences for client applications using human-centered design, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Develops intuitive digital experiences and communicates design requirements to development teams. The role also supports responsive web and mobile application design, design systems, and emerging technologies such as AR/VR and voice UI.
Summary Generated by Built In
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a UI/UX Designer in McLean, VA.
Job Description:
- Provide user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, research, and development plans in support of the client's applications
- Leverage expertise in Ul/UX design principles, human-centered design, and user research to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) or technical area
- Minimum of five years of experience working with user research methodologies, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions and validate user experience
- Proficiency in UI/UX design tools, such as Sketch, In Vision, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality design solutions
- Five years of experience with wireframing and prototyping tools, such as Figma and Axure, to develop and test design concepts.
- Human-centered design principles and design thinking to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to effectively communicate design requirements to development teams
- US citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Experience:
- Experience with mobile and web application design, including responsive design principles and mobile-specific design considerations
- Familiarity with existing design systems and brand guidelines to ensure alignment with customer's overall visual identity
- Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in UI/UX design, such as AR/VR and voice UI, to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities
- Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on design solutions
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- At least five years of experience with user research methodologies, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
- Proficiency with UI/UX design tools such as Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Creative Suite
- At least five years of experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Figma and Axure
- Knowledge of human-centered design principles and design thinking
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
- US citizenship
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- Experience designing mobile and web applications, including responsive and mobile-specific design
- Familiarity with design systems and brand guidelines
- Knowledge of emerging UI/UX technologies such as AR/VR and voice UI
- Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis
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The Company
What We Do
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.
