Hybrid UX & Design Thinking Analyst for Data Viz

Emisolutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Short-term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Referral Program

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

EMI Solutions in Bethesda, MD invites a Design Thinking / UX Analyst to help shape user experiences for advanced analytics and visualizations. The role blends research, design thinking, and collaboration with data scientists, developers, and executives to create intuitive interfaces.

You'll wireframe dashboards, define UI guidelines, and prototype across tools like Figma, Sketch, and Material Design, applying Lean Six Sigma principles where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cognitive Science, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Design and/or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in UX engineering, UX design, or UX Research.
• Deep knowledge of UX best practices.
• High degree of creative problem solving from big picture to little details, with the ability to move nimbly between strategy and execution.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects with minimal direction.
• Intermediate knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Suite.
• Interest in data visualization or information design.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and principles (Scrum, XP, Lean).
• Advanced communication skills, with a strong ability to synthesize and communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes and prototypes for data dashboards and analytics tools in close collaboration with data analysts.
• Build user interface (UI) and visual guidelines for implementation by developers leveraging UI libraries such as Google Material Design or React MUI.
• Design in varied contexts from pen and paper sketching to high fidelity tools such as Figma or Sketch to low code environments.
• Contribute to user experience (UX) initiatives with assignments across various workstreams and domains.
• Conduct primary and secondary research for the development of UX recommendations.
• Stay current on emerging research, industry, and technology trends related to design thinking and/or data visualization.
• Act in a consultative and advisory role to various levels and functions within EMI and with Federal and commercial customers.
• Apply ‘solutions-minded systems thinking’ and Lean Six Sigma methodologies throughout projects.
• Own the scope and timeline for assigned projects and communicate statuses within the team and external stakeholders.

Skills

UX design

UX Research

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cognitive Science, HCI, CS, Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Suite

Job description

EMI Solutions in Bethesda, MD invites a Design Thinking / UX Analyst to help shape user experiences for advanced analytics and visualizations. The role blends research, design thinking, and collaboration with data scientists, developers, and executives to create intuitive interfaces.

You'll wireframe dashboards, define UI guidelines, and prototype across tools like Figma, Sketch, and Material Design, applying Lean Six Sigma principles where relevant.