UI/UX Designer

Guidehouse is hiring a UX Researcher to design and conduct user research, convert findings into actionable tasks, and collaborate with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct user research in compliance with steps and methods in the design thinking process
• Convert research findings, user needs and feedback, and business requirements into actionable tasks
• Ideate features from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes
• Collaborate and communicate the user experience and findings with project stakeholders including UX Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Product Managers throughout the design process
• Organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin
• Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration
• Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides
• Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Minimum of TWO (2) years experience along with being able to provide a portfolio showing use of research and UX/UI design skills
• Experience in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Design Suite, or other design software
• Knowledge of human computer interaction and usability design principles
• Strong experience and knowledge of User Research techniques and data collection methods
• Knowledge of responsive web design techniques to mitigate cross-browser and cross-device inconsistencies
• Knowledge of design systems and ability to follow an existing style guide
• Familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities for easy design handoff
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Key Skills

• Experience in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Design Suite, or other design software
• Knowledge of human computer interaction and usability design principles
• Strong experience and knowledge of User Research techniques and data collection methods
• Knowledge of responsive web design techniques to mitigate cross-browser and cross-device inconsistencies
• Knowledge of design systems and ability to follow an existing style guide
• Familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities for easy design handoff
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus