Product Designer (UI/UX) Senior - Remote

$86,250 - $106,371/Yr

GD Information Technology, Inc. - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Human Factors Engineer Advisor role at GDIT focuses on enhancing user experience through effective UI/UX design and research. The position involves applying human performance principles to design human-machine systems, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that improve system usability and functionality. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and experience in product design, ensuring that the designs are intuitive and meet user 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 such as 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 (not required).

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance