Senior Application Designer

General Dynamics Information Technology hiring for Senior Application Designer jobs in Home Office, OH, US

GDIT's FAA UAS team is looking for a dynamic, talented and experienced UX and UI Designer who can develop front-end web designs. You should have experience with all aspects of UX design from interaction design user research and persona creation, to information architecture, visual hierarchy, user research and process flow for mobile and desktop interactions. You will need to be a hands-on contributor in a fast-paced agile environment. You must have a passion for user-centric design and be a strong communicator. Ability to identify alternative design strategies, assess design viability and rapidly transform business requirements into a user interface design. You will also need to interact with developers during the implementation phases.

Job Functions:

• Be able to rapidly prototype web portal and application solution design, look, feel and aesthetics
• Work with development teams across multiple engagements to design efficient and comprehensible user interfaces given client requirements
• Prepare documentation of all UIs developed
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, experience, and team performance
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to pre-production hand-off to developers.
• Conduct user research and analyze user feedback against design requirements to reflect within design work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic/Web Design, User Experience and/or a web design/development related discipline.
• Experience working in Agile environments and facilitating working sessions across teams
• Understanding of the User Experience Process
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to advocate design principals and approach
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles
• Skills with Angular and JAVA
• Skills with Map systems
• User experience practices and methodologies.
• Knowledgeable about Web Accessibility requirements
• Ability to interact, navigate and adapt to challenges in an ever-changing environment, managing expectations of customers and multiple teams.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage priorities effectively.
• Self-motived individual

Contract Requirements:

• Contract Requires US Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Agency specific Public Trust clearance

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

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Travel Required
None

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.