HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking an UI/UX Designer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) Joint Staff J7 (JS J-7) contract, aiming to improve the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for warfighter training.
Requirements
- Understanding of user-centered design methodologies and processes, including but not limited to, journey maps, persona creation, wire framing, usability testing, etc.
- Understanding of concept ideation, design strategy, and digital prototyping.
- Conceptualization, visual communication, and design ability.
- Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity of the latest design tools and platforms: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, and other UI design tools.
- Familiarity of responsive web design to create user interfaces that automatically conform to multiple screen sizes and devices.
- Ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand designs and visual elements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, development, and deployment processes of the software delivery lifecycle – developing wireframes, style guides, and producing interface designs.
- Conduct user research, create personas, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
- Map out user flows to ensure the usability and functionality of designs.
- Work closely with engineers to ensure that designs are implemented effectively.
- Develop low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design concepts.
- Conduct usability tests and user research to gather feedback on design decisions; Iterate based on feedback to improve the design.
- Participate in design reviews and clearly rationalize and justify design work.
Other
- 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
- Client requirements: Bachelor’s degree, with a major in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Computer Science, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, Game Design, or a related field of study.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with UX team on creative brainstorming, ideation, and other problem-solving activities with stakeholders, managers and developers.
- Ability to stay abreast of the latest UX design and technology trends.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
