UX Designer

UX Designer

Position Description The ideal candidate for this position is a User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Expert. As a UI/UX Expert, you will use your knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze, design, and transform an application to meet the client's current and future needs. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships within a large team of both colleagues and clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team environment supporting an important government client. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side by side in an Agile environment using emerging technologies. This position is located in Arlington, VA. Your future duties and responsibilities · Lead the end to end design process, from discovery to delivery, ensuring all solutions meet user needs and business goals. · Develop and communicate compelling design strategies, incorporating HCD methodologies to inform decision making. · Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. · Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including user interviews, usability testing, workshops, and surveys. · Analyze research findings to derive actionable insights, creating user personas, journey maps, and service blueprints. · Create wireframes, prototypes, and design artefacts to communicate concepts and gather stakeholder feedback. · Use tools such as Axure, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high fidelity designs when required. · Work closely with clients to identify their needs, articulate challenges, and propose user centric solutions. · Deliver engaging presentations and workshops to convey design rationale and build stakeholder alignment. · Collaborate with cross functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business analysts, to ensure seamless implementation of designs. · Advocate for HCD principles within project teams and broader organizational contexts, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are prioritized. · Stay updated with emerging trends in HCD, UX/UI design, and digital transformation to inform innovative practices. · Contribute to the development of internal frameworks, tools, and methodologies to advance the HCD discipline. Required qualifications to be successful in this role · Proven experience in Human Centered Design, UX/UI design, or a similar roles. · Expertise in HCD principles, design thinking, and agile delivery frameworks. · Strong user research skills, with the ability to turn complex insights into actionable design solutions. · Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure, Figma, Adobe XD). · Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences. · Demonstrate ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced consulting environment. · A creative problem solver with a user first mindset. · Collaborative and team oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering value for clients. · Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment. · Passionate about creating inclusive and accessible solutions that make a meaningful impact. Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: · Experience with service design, including creating service blueprints and ecosystem maps. · Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. · Familiarity with front end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS) to facilitate collaboration with development teams. · Relevant certifications in UX design, HCD, or Agile methodologies CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 $136,200.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programs #CGIFederalJob #LI KK4 #ClearanceJobs Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at View email address on click.appcast.io . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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