UI/UX Designer

The Swift Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group seeks a skilled UI/UX Designer in McLean, VA to design and research user interfaces for client applications. You will apply human-centered methods to build intuitive digital experiences across platforms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design fidelity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of UX research and design experience, proficiency with Sketch, InVision, Figma, and Axure, and a solid grounding in HTML/CSS/JS to communicate requirements to developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in UX design or related field
• 5+ years in user research methods: user interviews, surveys, usability testing
• Proficiency with UI/UX tools: Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite
• 5 years of wireframing/prototyping with Figma and Axure
• Human-centered design and design thinking experience
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals for communicating design requirements
• US citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance required

Responsibilities

• Provide UI/UX design, research, and development plans supporting client applications
• Leverage UI/UX principles, human-centered design, and user research to create intuitive digital experiences

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Human-centered design

Design thinking

HTML/CSS/JS basics

Clearance (US citizenship & TS/SCI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX Design/HCI/Info Systems/CS

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Axure

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer in McLean, VA.

Job Description

• Provide user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, research, and development plans in support of the client's applications
• Leverage expertise in Ul/UX design principles, human-centered design, and user research to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) or technical area
• Minimum of five years of experience working with user research methodologies, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions and validate user experience
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools, such as Sketch, In Vision, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality design solutions
• Five years of experience with wireframing and prototyping tools, such as Figma and Axure, to develop and test design concepts.
• Human-centered design principles and design thinking to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to effectively communicate design requirements to development teams
• US citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

• Experience with mobile and web application design, including responsive design principles and mobile-specific design considerations
• Familiarity with existing design systems and brand guidelines to ensure alignment with customer's overall visual identity
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in UI/UX design, such as AR/VR and voice UI, to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities
• Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on design solutions