UI/UX Designer

SOS International LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer to provide user interface and user experience insights for Sponsor applications. The role involves research, design, and development planning to create intuitive digital experiences.

You will conduct user interviews, build personas and workflows, craft wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, and collaborate with developers and stakeholders to implement design requirements and maintain usability standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create personas, user flows, and wireframes to inform design decisions.
• Develop comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for Sponsor's digital assets.
• Design UI elements like navigation, search, and CTAs to enhance UX.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes and testing designs to validate UX.
• Collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and Sponsor's representatives to meet design requirements.
• Provide guidance on UX research methodologies and testing activities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

User research

UI/UX tools

Wireframing

Prototyping

HTML/CSS basics

Design systems

Education

Relevant degree (optional)

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Axure

Job description

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

Job Description

*Position is contingent upon contract award*

SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Contractor shall leverage expertise in UI/UX design principles, human-centered design, and user research to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences.

• Conductuser research to understand user needs and behaviors, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Createuser personas, user flows, and wireframes to inform design decisions.
• Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for Sponsor's digital assets.
• DesignUI elements such as navigation menus, search boxes, and CTAs, to enhance user experience.
• Createhigh-fidelity prototypes and testing designs to validate user experience.
• Collaboratewith development teams, stakeholders, and Sponsor's representatives to ensure design requirements are being met.
• Provideguidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and testing activities.
• Maintaina competitive edge by staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience with the following tools, systems, services, and data types:
  • 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, InVision, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality design solutions.
  • Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools, such as Figma and Axure, to develop and test design concepts.
  • Strong understanding of 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.
  • Experience with design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and coherence across Sponsor’s digital assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile and web application design, including responsive design principles and mobile-specific design considerations.
• Familiarity with Sponsor’s existing design systems and brand guidelines to ensure alignment with Sponsor’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 identity new opportunities.
• Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on design solutions.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.