Senior UI/UX Designer

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to lead design initiatives for a large Federal agency. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead full-scale UX design efforts, including research, blueprinting, and system evaluation. * Manage planning, design, and implementation of multiple sites and applications simultaneously. * Conduct all phases of user research and analysis to inform highly usable web and application interfaces. * Collaborate with engineers and clients to define, design, and implement intuitive, innovative solutions. * Create wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to communicate design ideas. * Develop scalable design resources for project collaboration. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's Degree. * Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. * 10+ years of combined professional UI/UX design (UCD) experience. * Strong online portfolio showcasing research-driven, responsive web and mobile application designs. * Expertise in user research methodologies, user-centered design principles, and UI design standards. * Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, and affinity mapping. * Strong grasp of the website development lifecycle. * Experience evaluating existing systems to identify and resolve UX issues. * Proficiency in designing 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) compliant web and mobile applications. * Experience prioritizing features based on user goals and business requirements. * Ability to carry designs from wireframes to high-fidelity UI mockups. * Experience establishing rapid customer feedback loops. * Self-starter with ability to work independently and in teams. * Proven success in designing new platforms and redesigning existing ones. * Experience mentoring/leading junior designers. * Advanced coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, JS). * Advanced proficiency in Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Excellent interpersonal and client-focused skills. * Experience with Agile methodology. * Experience creating and modifying data visualizations. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.