Ux Designer Jobs

Description
Background information:
Background information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a UX Designer to be based out of our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Arlington, VA office.
Overview:
The UX Designer will research, test, design, and prototype our enterprise-level applications and Design System. The designer will take user stories, acceptance criteria, and other requirements into design artifacts using Figma and FigJam. These artifacts will help engineers architect and implement various applications, capabilities, and feature sets.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:

• Create prototypes, mockups, and/or staging sites for stakeholder review and feedback
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of industry standards and any advancements in technology
• Maintain product cohesiveness with necessary additions and/or enhancements
• Collaborate with team members and in-organization stakeholders
• Review preliminary design inputs with technical leaders for feasibility
• Design and maintain flow maps and mockups for product capabilities
• Implement efficient and reusable Design System components using Figma

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in a relevant field
• 3+ case studies in a design portfolio with at least one that has been coded/implemented and/or deployed
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in designing desktop or web applications

Required skills:

• Understanding of accessibility guidelines for end users
• Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects efficiently
• Experience working in Windows or Linux operating systems
• Understanding of UI/UX Design methodologies
• Experience with interface design tools Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD/Illustrator

Preferred skills:

• Experience or knowledge working within project management tools such as Jira and Git
• Familiarity with human factors, human-centered and/or industrial design, and cognitive psychology
• Experience working in Agile software development processes
• Strong recognition for iconography and typography
• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy and confidentiality

Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers and non-technical cohorts

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