Overview

Lead UX/UI Designer

Hybrid | Washington D.C. | 2-3 days a week Onsite

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead their design initiatives, focusing on creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences for their federal client. The ideal candidate will be an expert in human-centered design principles, with a strong background in developing personas and journey maps within Agile development environments.

• Lead the UX/UI design process from concept to delivery, ensuring the creation of engaging, user-centric designs that meet the needs of the end-users and align with project objectives
• Implement human-centered design principles to conduct user research, create personas, and develop comprehensive journey maps that guide design decisions
• Facilitate design thinking workshops and collaborative sessions with stakeholders and team members to gather insights, define requirements, and ideate solutions
• Work closely with Agile development teams, participating actively in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure design priorities are integrated into development cycles
• Establish and promote UX/UI best practices and design standards to ensure consistency and quality across all digital platforms
• Create and maintain a user experience design system, including style guides, design patterns, and user interface components to streamline design and development processes
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the design team

Requirements

• 10 years of overall UX/UI experience 
• Proven experience as a Lead UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centered design and successful digital products
• Extensive experience working within Agile development environments, with a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices
• Strong foundation in human-centered design principles, with demonstrated experience in creating personas, user journeys, and journey maps
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, InVision) and familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into simple, intuitive design solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with federal client environments and requirements is a plus
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred

Education/Certification Requirements

• None

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.