Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking an experienced User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) Designer to support exciting projects across various domains, working in a collaborative environment to develop user-focused designs for software applications.
Lead the design of cohesive and standardized user experiences across software applications.
Collaborate with business analysts, software engineers, stakeholders, and end users to determine requirements and design ideas.
Analyze user interfaces and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
Quickly iterate on multiple interactive design solutions and work through details.
Create and execute style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards.
Develop wireframes, mockups, and rapid prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various user groups and stakeholders.
Present design work to multiple teams and senior leadership for review and feedback.
Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in user research and assessing performance metrics.
Contribute to the group's shared knowledge of user-centered design and research methodologies.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 to 5 years of professional experience working in a full-time capacity as a UI/UX Designer. Preference for background in Graphic Design, UX Design, Communications, or a related field.
Portfolio of design work that demonstrates understanding of user-centered design methodologies (Discovery, Design, Development).
Experience in user research, user interface design, information architecture, usability testing, human factors, and other related disciplines.
Knowledge of design fundamentals including information design, interaction design, visual design, and user-centered design best practices.
Proficiency with industry standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Figma, Mural, and InVision.
Basic understanding of Accessibility (Section 508 Compliance), Plain language, and other standard best practices.
Strong written and oral communication skills coupled with focused listening skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred
Prior experience working in an Agile software development environment.
Awareness of new trends in interactive design, development, and digital platforms.
Benefits
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
