What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer (UX) position at Sciolex Corporation?
Overview
What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?
You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineering technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.
Over the past 18 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.
Responsibilities
Duties are as follows:
Design and develop user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web and mobile applications.
Create visually appealing graphics, icons, and other design elements to support various projects.
Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs align with project requirements and user needs.
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts and functionality.
Ensure designs are consistent with branding guidelines and industry best practices.
Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design and graphic design.
Provide feedback and guidance to other team members on design-related matters.
Maintain and update design documentation, including style guides and design specifications.
Assist with other design-related tasks and special projects as needed.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Expected Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, demonstrate an additional 4 years of related acquisition experience per level if no bachelor's degree is held.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph
Experience as a UX/UI designer or graphic designer, preferably in a technical or defense-related environment.
Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, Figma, or similar.
Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and ability to work closely with developers.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.
Experience in designing for government or defense-related projects.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.