Enhancement Specialist - Web Designer, Senior

Global Dimensions - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Web Designer at Global Dimensions is responsible for creating interactive products that effectively communicate intelligence reporting. This role involves collaborating with analysts to conceptualize and design user interfaces, establishing best practices for graphics production, and briefing management on digital products. The position requires a strong background in web design, UI/UX principles, and proficiency in various design tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with analysts to conceptualize interactive products that clearly and efficiently communicate intelligence reporting.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, and design mockups of UI layouts in preparation for customer consultations.
• Conceptualize, capture, and create intuitive interactive user interfaces that are understandable for all users.
• Work closely with other tradecraft specialties at NGA and across the IC as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist to establish best practices, standards, templates, and other style guides for all graphics produced in ATC and the Analysis Directorate.
• Brief management, mission partners, and senior leaders on digital and web products created in ATC and related efforts.
• Design a functional website or application depicting code and design elements viewable in real-time and offline.

Requirements

• TS/SCI security clearance
• At least ten years of relevant web design experience. A bachelor's degree in a field related to the support services may count for up to four years of this experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in User Interface (UI) design and User Experience (UX) design or research
• Superior and demonstrable proficiency in the ability to visually depict complex data and reporting into creative design solutions that effectively communicate the customer's objectives and requirements.
• Proficient understanding of web markup: HTMLS and CSS3, and client-side scripting: JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery and Vue.js.
• Working knowledge of Adobe CC with emphasis using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, and Adobe After Effects.
• Skilled ability to create original graphics (icons, maps, images, etc.)
• Working knowledge of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator's plugin — 'MaPublisher'