UX/UI Designer - Cole Engineering Services, Inc.

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Company Overview:
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (MandS) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Position Overview:
Cole Engineering Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) development activities for an emerging cyber training capability for the Department of Defense (DOD). This candidate will directly support Agile software development teams by helping to design and transform software capabilities into easy-to-use applications for Soldiers and end-users.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components. Candidates should have experience with design software and wireframe tools. Ultimately, youll create both functional and appealing features that address end-user needs and help us increase software utilization. Other responsibilities may include:
- Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
- Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
- Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets.
- Build page navigation buttons and search fields.
- Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like.
- Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables).
- Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
- Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
- Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images.
- Minimum one year of proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role or relevant course work
- Current portfolio of design projects for web/mobile applications
- Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Balsamiq, Wireframe.cc, InVision)
- Up-to-date knowledge of design software (e.g. Figma, Adobe xD, Photoshop)
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Good time-management skills
- BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in HTML, CSS, and/or Java-based web design (e.g. React, Angular)
Special Requirements/Security Clearance:
In accordance with the specifications of a government contract, eligibility for this position mandates U.S. Citizenship status with the ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. The precise security clearance requisites will be detailed in the Government's Task Order.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.
Benefits Overview:
CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams a ross the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term and Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education and Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.