UI/UX Designer

Mid-Level UI/UX Designer | Location: Remote | Salary $125K ~$130k DOE.

About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is seeking a talented Mid-Level UX/UI Designer with a passion for human-centered design and the latest design best practices. Join our team to support the design and development of public-facing websites for federal government agencies.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Design/UX team to develop and implement the overall vision for end users, planning for short- and long-term improvements.
• Participate in daily Agile ceremonies, including DSU, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Create user testing strategies, conduct user testing, interpret results, and provide evidence-based recommendations to clients.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma.
• Ensure designs meet 508-compliance standards and work closely with developers to ensure feasibility.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and overall site architecture.

Job requirements of the position:

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in UX/UI design or related field.
• Proficiency in UX research methods and tools (e.g., Optimal Workshop, HotJar) and design software (e.g., Figma).
• Experience in wireframing, prototyping, and creating high-fidelity designs for websites and digital solutions.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Ability to map user journeys across touchpoints and contribute to long-term vision roadmaps.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI projects and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of accessibility and 508-compliance standards.

Preferred qualifications:

• Human Factors certifications such as CUA or HCI.
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), particularly Drupal.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite (JIRA).
• Experience supporting federal government clients.
• Understanding of the complete design process from brainstorming to implementation.

We will accept applications for this position until 09/16/2024 at 11:59p EST

Benefits: Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

EEO Statement:

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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