UI/UX Designer

Overview

The UI/UX Designer will be responsible for making deliberate design decisions and to translate any given user-experience journey into a smooth and intuitive interaction

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

• Have a clear understanding of UI design patterns, responsive web design, and web accessibility.
• Translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts,
• Create beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces to support customer applications with a smooth and intuitive interaction.
• Work with developers, consultants, customers and other designers in an Agile environment to complete project(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 years' professional experience in Web / UI design or development.
• Strong portfolio, preferred
• Hands-on experience creating:
  • wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, etc., preferred
• Experience using tools such as:
  • Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InVision, UXPin, Quartz, preferred.
• Understanding of basic front-end languages:
  • HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JavaScript, preferred.
• Ability to understand and build responsive and accessible web pages HTML and CSS.
• Ability to understand and write modular, scalable and DRY CSS code.
• Proven record of learning and adapting new technologies.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and peers.
• Strong technology and analytical skills.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Team oriented professional who excels on project teams.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional on-site office enviorment.
• Must be able to work on-site at 1801 North Lynn St Rosslyn, VA 22209.
• Traditional Core Hours Monday-Friday.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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