UI/UX Designer
Steampunk
Contract
McLean, VA
Job description
Overview:
The UX/UI Designer plays a crucial role in creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences that meet the needs and expectations of users. They are responsible for understanding user behaviors, defining user interfaces, and ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. The role is pivotal in contributing to the overall success of digital products and services by incorporating user-centric design principles and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct user research to understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations.
- Develop wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Create visually appealing and functional user interfaces based on user-centered design principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate user feedback.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems, such as responsiveness and scalability.
- Conduct usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
- Advocate for the user throughout the design process.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in creating interactive designs and user interfaces.
- Proficiency in using design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
- Experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
- Ability to communicate design concepts effectively and justify design decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UI/UX projects and design solutions.
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Employment Type
Contract
Experience Level
Entry-Level, Associate
Hourly Compensation
USD 55 - 60Work Experience (years)
5 - 10 years
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Troubleshooting
Style Guides
Design Principles
Problem-Solving
Wireframes
User Research
Usability Testing
Prototypes
Prototyping
Ux
Front-End Development
Industry Trends
Design Systems
Design
Visual Design
Portfolio
Interaction Design
Wireframing
Ui/Ux Design Tools
User Flows