Expert UI/UX Designer (TS/SCI)

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Expert/Senior UI/UX Designer to support NGA PEO-GG in creating intuitive, visually appealing, and highly usable digital products. You will participate in the full design lifecycle from user research and concept development through prototyping, testing, visual design, and final implementation.

Location: NGA Washington / Fort Belvoir, VA area. Primarily onsite with limited telework. Requires Top Secret clearance and eligibility for NGA SCI access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated UI and UX design experience with end-to-end design process.
• Proficiency with user research, wireframing, flows, and high-fidelity mockups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to identify user needs and translate findings into design requirements.
• Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback.
• Develop user personas and support strategic design analysis.
• Map user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and site maps.
• Create interactive prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and feedback.
• Use Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite for design work.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and implementation.
• Contribute to design systems development and maintenance.
• Communicate design decisions and adapt to technical constraints.

Skills

UX design

UI design

User research

Prototyping

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HCI / Graphic Design / Psychology / CS or related field

OR five years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Essnova Solutions is seeking an Expert/Senior UI/UX Designer to support NGA PEO-GG in creating intuitive, visually appealing, and functional digital products.

The designer will participate throughout the end-to-end design lifecycle, from user research and initial concept development through prototyping, testing, visual design, and final implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to identify user needs and translate findings into design requirements.


• Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback.


• Develop user personas and support strategic design analysis.


• Map user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and site maps.


• Create logical and intuitive navigation structures.


• Develop high-fidelity mockups and user interfaces.


• Design navigation menus, widgets, layouts, icons, typography, and other UI elements.


• Create interactive prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and user feedback.


• Use industry-standard design tools including Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.


• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.


• Conduct final UI reviews to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.


• Collaborate with the Mission Advocacy Team to ensure consistency of design and presentation across PEO-GG products.


• Communicate design decisions and adapt designs to technical constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR five years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.


• Demonstrated UI and UX design experience with a deep understanding of the end-to-end design process.


• Demonstrated expertise in:




• User research methodologies


• Wireframing


• User flows


• High-fidelity mockups


• Interactive prototyping




• High proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Illustrator, Photoshop).


• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital products.


• Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for favorable NGA adjudication for SCI access.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university.


• Specialized experience with NGA and/or another IC agency's missions and communications policies.


• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence principles and their implications for UI/UX.


• Knowledge of PEO-GG systems.

Location: NGA Washington / Fort Belvoir, VA area
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite; minimally available Government-approved telework.
Travel: Infrequent CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required.