As UX Designer, you’ll lead the design and development of intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting user interviews, facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT), and building comprehensive UX strategies. This role involves creating mockups and prototypes and collaborating closely with engineers to develop front-end user interfaces. Familiarity with Army networking is a significant advantage.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Conduct user interviews to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Plan and execute UAT sessions, documenting findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Create and refine wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate implementation of UI designs.
- Present design ideas and strategies to stakeholders and gather feedback.
- Analyze UAT results and user feedback to iterate on design solutions.
- Maintain and enhance the organization’s design system to ensure UI consistency.
- Stay updated on design trends and tools to continuously improve the user experience
What you’ll need to succeed:
- The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.
- 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field, with a focus on managing and optimizing data pipelines.
- Experience working with engineers to develop front-end UIs and integrate designs into development workflows
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of UX research methods, including user interviews and usability testing.
- Experience in creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with a strong focus on solving user problems through design.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and best practices.
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.
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