Senior UI/UX Designer

Senior UI/UX Designer Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

CGS is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to support a large Federal agency, focusing on cutting-edge technology solutions and government innovation. This role requires a collaborative, proactive individual with deep expertise in user-centered design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive UX design efforts, including research, blueprinting, and system evaluation.
• Manage the design and implementation of multiple concurrent sites and applications.
• Conduct 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 communicate design concepts effectively.
• Create scalable design resources to support project collaboration and service expansion.
• Mentor and lead junior designers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• 10+ years of combined professional UI/UX and User-Centered Design experience.
• Strong online portfolio showcasing 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, and affinity mapping.
• Proficiency in the full website development lifecycle (discovery to evaluation).
• Experience evaluating existing systems to identify UX issues and propose solutions.
• Proven ability to design 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) compliant web and mobile applications.
• Experience carrying designs from initial wireframes through to high-fidelity UI mockups.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe xD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Self-motivated problem-solver with high standards for quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Creating and modifying data visualizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-focused communication skills.