UI/UX Designer – Clearance Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in UX/UI design for advanced software capabilities that support the modernization initiatives of the U.S. Army.

• Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Software Engineers, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity Specialists, and Army stakeholders to establish user experience objectives and design standards.

• Perform user research, interviews, workshops, and usability studies with Army personnel to gain insights into mission workflows, operational challenges, and decision-making requirements.

• Convert intricate operational processes into straightforward user journeys, task flows, information architectures, and interaction designs.

• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and production-ready user interface specifications.

• Develop and sustain a scalable design system that includes reusable components, typography, color standards, accessibility guidelines, and interaction patterns.

• Craft intuitive interfaces that depict operational data, geospatial information, Common Operating Pictures (COPs), task management, AI-assisted recommendations, and mission planning workflows.

• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers to guarantee that designs are technically viable, efficient, and optimized for secure cloud-native applications.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Conduct usability tests with Army users and integrate operational feedback into ongoing design enhancements.

• Generate UX artifacts including user personas, journey maps, workflow diagrams, storyboards, and design documentation.

• Assist in customer demonstrations, executive briefings, pilot deployments, and operational evaluations through engaging interface prototypes and visualizations.

• Contribute to the establishment of scalable UX practices, design standards, and reusable design assets that facilitate future software development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active Secret security clearance is mandatory.

• A Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, or in a similar capacity supporting complex software products.

• Proficiency in designing modern web-based applications using user-centered design principles.

• Proven ability to transform vague operational requirements into intuitive user experiences.

• Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design and prototyping tools.

• Experience working with Product Owners, Software Engineers, and cross-functional Agile teams.

• Strong grasp of user-centered design, interaction design, visual design, accessibility, and responsive design principles.

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Exceptional visual design skills with a keen focus on usability, clarity, consistency, and information hierarchy.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including experience in presenting designs to technical teams and senior stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities