UI/UX Developer

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a UI/UX Developer to design and develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centered digital experiences across multiple applications. This role blends UI/UX design, user research, prototyping, and front-end development, requiring you to take user requirements from research and design through functional implementation.

You will work with React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS to create responsive, accessible interfaces while collaborating with product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in UI/UX design and user research.
• Experience developing wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, workflows, and pain points.
• Translate user and business requirements into wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and functional user interfaces.
• Design cohesive, human-centered interfaces with consistent experiences across applications.
• Develop front-end components using React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate workflows and user experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Apply color theory, typography, layout principles, and grid systems for visuals.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first designs across devices.
• Apply WCAG and ARIA accessibility standards.
• Develop and maintain design systems and reusable components.
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback into improvements.
• Design animations and micro-interactions to enhance usability.
• Ensure alignment between approved designs and front-end implementations.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Prototyping

Front-end development

Accessibility knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

React

Next.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a UI/UX Developer to design and develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centered digital experiences across multiple applications. This role combines UI/UX design, user research, prototyping, and front-end development, requiring someone who can take user requirements from initial research and design through functional implementation.

Overview

VTG is seeking a UI/UX Developer to design and develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centered digital experiences across multiple applications. This role combines UI/UX design, user research, prototyping, and front-end development, requiring someone who can take user requirements from initial research and design through functional implementation.

What will you do?

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, workflows, and pain points.
• Translate user and business requirements into wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and functional user interfaces.
• Design cohesive, human-centered interfaces that provide consistent user experiences across multiple applications.
• Develop and implement front-end components using React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate application workflows and proposed user experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to identify and implement solutions to user problems.
• Apply color theory, typography, layout principles, and grid systems to create visually effective interfaces.
• Develop responsive and mobile-first designs that provide consistent experiences across devices and screen sizes.
• Apply accessibility standards, including WCAG and ARIA, when designing and developing user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain design systems and reusable component libraries to improve consistency across applications.
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate user feedback into design improvements.
• Design animations and micro-interactions that enhance usability and the overall user experience.
• Ensure consistency between approved designs and final front-end implementations.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities and collaborate throughout the product development lifecycle.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with UI/UX design and user research.
• Experience developing wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools.
• Strong front-end development experience with:
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • Next.js
• Strong understanding of color theory and grid systems.
• Experience translating user requirements and designs into functional front-end components.
• Strong attention to detail across both visual design and technical implementation.