UX/UI Designer, WWPS FedCiv

$118,200 - $204,300/Yr

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Herndon, VA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The UX/UI Designer for the WWPS FedCiv team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is responsible for leading the design of digital products for U.S. Federal agencies. This role involves collaborating with UX peers, conducting user research, and creating high-quality design solutions that enhance customer experience. The designer will work closely with executive leadership to present design concepts and ensure that the products align with both customer needs and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inception Workshop to complete digital product design, including product vision, user profiling, user journey analysis, user research, etc.
• Present design work to customer executive leadership using visuals, writing, and verbal communications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups, and visual design specifications for mobile-first web experiences.
• Contribute to user experience design guidelines and documentation of best practices and standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a user experience designer, product designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role.
• A track record of designing and delivering digital products that align customer needs and business goals, illustrated with a portfolio.
• Experience with several design approaches, methods, and tools to plan and estimate project work.
• Experience using a variety of design tools to craft effective approaches, estimates, and plans in response to design requests.
• Current, Active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile/iterative methodologies.
• Ability to solve multi-platform UX challenges and demonstrate scalable, user-friendly design solutions.
• Experience planning and executing effective customer research, solo or in partnership with a UX Researcher.
• Exceptional problem-solving and design instincts to translate user and business needs into design solutions.
• Strong visual design skills to complement UX skills.
• A strong track record of iterative design, working closely with product and tech partners from inception through implementation.
• Ability to drive the design review cycle and close on design requirements independently.
• Experience in business analysis and agile project management.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences