UI/UX Developer

Avalore, LLC; Chantilly; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan (401k, IRA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Salary determined by location/qualifs

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a UI/UX Developer to shape user experiences across digital products. You will conduct user research, translate insights into wireframes and interactive prototypes, and collaborate with product managers and developers to deliver intuitive solutions that align with the brand.

Proficiency in React/Next.js and foundational web languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) is essential, along with a keen eye for color theory, grid systems, and accessible, responsive design.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping user experiences through research, wireframes and prototypes.
• Strong front-end skills with React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of color theory, grid systems and accessible design.
• Ability to translate user needs into functional components and design systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work in a security-cleared environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape user experience and visual design of digital product
• Conduct user research to understand needs and behaviors
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement solutions
• Maintain cohesive, human-centered interfaces across applications
• Apply accessibility standards and responsive design practices

Skills

User Research

Wireframing

Design Tools

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Front End Technologies (React, Next.js

Color Theory

Grid Systems

Security Clearance

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

As a UI/UX Developer in this role, you will be responsible for shaping the user experience and visual design of our digital products. You will conduct user research to understand the needs and behaviors of our audience, then translate those insights into wireframes and interactive prototypes. Your work will focus on creating cohesive, human-centered interfaces that ensure consistency and usability across multiple applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers and developers to implement intuitive solutions that address real user problems.

To excel in this position, you should be comfortable working with modern front-end technologies such as React and Next.js, as well as foundational web languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Proficiency with design tools and a strong grasp of color theory and grid systems will enable you to craft visually appealing layouts. Experience in transforming user requirements into functional components, and a keen eye for detail in both design and implementation, will help you deliver seamless, engaging user experiences that align with our brand’s vision.

• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
• Experience with:
  • User Research
  • Wireframing
  • Design Tools
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Front End Technologies (React, Next.js, etc.)
  • Color Theory
  • Grid Systems

Desired:

• Experience with prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA)
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries
• Animation and micro-interaction design skills
• Experience conducting usability testing
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.