UI Designer/Architect

Distributed Solutions, Inc.; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software manufacturer is on the lookout for a passionate UI Designer/Architect to join their dynamic team. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement user-centric applications while collaborating with a talented group of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UI/UX design, full-stack web development, and a knack for mentoring others. Join this forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and help shape the future of knowledge-driven software solutions. If you're eager to tackle technology challenges and thrive in an agile environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Casual Working Environment

Collaborative Team Culture

Learning Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design and development.
• Proficiency in full-stack web development and agile environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement application user narratives and prototypes.
• Lead the usability feedback loop and mentor junior designers.
• Research and implement UI technologies to enhance user experiences.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Full-stack Web Development

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Agile Development

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Bootstrap

Angular

React

Polymer

ASP.NET

.NET CORE

Microsoft Dev lifecycle (TFS + Visual Studio)

Job description

Job Description

Distributed Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is a fast-growing software manufacturer seeking a highly motivated and engaged UI Designer/Architect. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and be able to participate in open and animated peer review sessions. The position requires an ability to adapt to changing priorities and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies as needed to help solve business problems.

This is a Remote (work from home) position.

You should have experience with all UI design and development aspects, from information architecture and visual design hierarchies to process and data access flows for mobile and desktop interactions. You will need to be a hands-on contributor. You must have a passion for user-centric design and be a strong communicator. Ability to identify and promote strong design strategies, assess viability, and transform business requirements into a fully realized user narrative.

You must have 6+ years of professional experience, excel in a team environment, be highly organized, have excellent problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills, and be comfortable interacting directly with clients. Proficiency in full-stack web development is required, as is an understanding of how design informs technical approaches to realizing application features.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement application user narratives.
• Author design systems and components for reuse across the DSI platform.
• Develop and maintain control libraries and reference implementation pages for team use.
• Lead and maintain the usability feedback loop to refine application experiences (Client interaction/internal interface testing/use statistics).
• Research, recommend, and implement UI technologies + frameworks as necessary to support existing and emerging user narratives and experiences.
• Mentor and lead junior UI designers.
• Evangelize the importance of design-forward thinking.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies to assist in solving business problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 6+ years experience in a professional setting.
• Ability to work in a highly interactive, agile development environment with other developers and graphics designers.
• Keen awareness and understanding of UI/UX best practices and organizational principles.
• Experience with emerging and established UI frameworks (Bootstrap, Angular, React, Polymer).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Dev lifecycle (TFS + Visual Studio).
• Experience with ASP.NET + .NET CORE.
• Experience with REACT and Material UI.
• Experience with Data Access Models (MVC).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong team player who is always willing to help other team members.
• Experience with all UI design and development aspects, from information architecture and visual design hierarchies to process and data access flows to mobile and desktop interactions.
• Exemplify strong communication skills with the ability to identify and promote strong design strategies, assess viability, and transform business requirements into a fully realized user narrative.

Distributed Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of knowledge-driven software solutions and subject matter consulting services that address the needs of acquisition professionals. DSI offers a fun, casual, and collaborative working environment for individuals interested in conquering technology barriers, learning by doing, and taking pride in developing superior software manufactured in the USA.

Distributed Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.