General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a talented, UX-focused Interaction Designer. This position provides an opportunity to advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s premier defense and intelligence services and systems.
Translate complex concepts, research findings, and detailed requirements into well-articulated, elegant design solutions that meet customer vision and user needs
Collaborate regularly with researchers, developers and other stakeholders
Interview subject matter experts and users
Produce user personas, workflows/journey maps, and other artifacts relevant to early UX design
Create and maintain low to high-fidelity wireframes/prototypes across all design phases
Defend design decisions with compelling, research-based rationale
Create engaging reports and present to stakeholders
Apply usability design principles in all aspects of interaction and visual design
Identify creative alternatives when presented with barriers to progress
Design development-ready icons and graphics
Contribute to efforts focused on optimizing tasks, resources, and deliverables in support of projects/programs
Participate as an active project team member on challenging projects/programs
Travel minimally
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Passion for UX and a desire to help others understand the importance of UX to ultimately make things better for users.
A portfolio showing your design work and challenges you have overcome.
Ability to make informed decisions with less-detailed direction from supervisor.
Ability to communicate difficult findings to decision makers in a constructive matter.
Strong understanding of and ability to apply fundamental interaction, design, and usability principles.
Considerable communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience owning the design process from wireframes and concepts to final product.
Strong ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback.
Experience with cross-discipline communication.
Expertise with wireframing tools like Axure, Figma, or Sketch.
Expertise with Adobe CC (especially Illustrator/Photoshop).
Desire for a stable, long-lasting career with growth potential.
Confidence and a 'challenge accepted' attitude.
Preferred
3+ years experience in UX or UI design AND a graduate degree in a related field.
Expertise using Axure.
Experience in planning/conducting user research.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Freehand drawing skills.
General understanding of design systems, CSS, HTML.
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Highly competitive benefits
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
