Senior UI/UX Designer

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to support a vital technical initiative for a large Federal agency. Join our team to apply cutting-edge technology and contribute to government innovation.

• *Responsibilities:**
• Lead end-to-end UX design efforts, including research, blueprinting, and system evaluation.
• Manage the design and implementation of multiple websites and applications concurrently.
• Conduct comprehensive user research and analysis to inform highly usable web and application interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver innovative, intuitive design solutions.
• Develop wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to clearly communicate design concepts.
• Create scalable design resources to enhance project collaboration and creative services.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10+ years of combined professional UI/UX and User-Centered Design (UCD) experience.
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating research-driven responsive web and mobile application designs.
• Expertise in user research methodologies, UCD principles, and UI design standards.
• Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and related tools.
• Proficiency in the full website development lifecycle (discovery through evaluation).
• Experience evaluating existing systems, identifying UX issues, and developing recommendations.
• Proven ability to design 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) compliant web and mobile applications.
• Skilled in prioritizing features based on user goals and business requirements.
• Track record of carrying designs from wireframes to high-fidelity UI mockups.
• Experience establishing rapid customer feedback loops.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience mentoring and 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 communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience creating and modifying data visualizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.