Product Designer (UI/UX) Senior - Remote

$86,250 - $106,371/Yr

General Dynamics

Full-time - Senior

Remote

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Product Designer (UI/UX) at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in enhancing user experiences for federal civilian agencies. This position involves crafting engaging, user-centered designs that improve system usability and visual appeal. You will leverage your expertise in UI/UX design, user research, and human-centered design principles to create intuitive software experiences that meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and conduct competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights that drive design improvements and product features.
• Design wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes that illustrate functionality and user interactions.
• Create visually appealing and consistent UI elements that align with client vision of UI/UX journey.
• Collaborate with other product designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and constraints.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to iterate on design solutions.
• Work with developers to ensure accurate usage of UI/UX design and maintain quality.
• Contribute to and help maintain the design system, including components, style guides, and UI patterns.
• Conduct usability testing to identify areas for improvements, gathering quantitative and qualitative data on user experience.
• Analyze user feedback and data to refine and iterate designs, continuously enhancing the product experience.
• Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices to keep client's product innovative and competitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design/human-centered design and interaction.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and grid systems.
• Proficiency in prototyping and wireframing tools, particularly Figma.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a user-centered mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from