Position Overview
Essnova Solutions is seeking an Expert/Senior UI/UX Designer to support NGA PEO-GG in creating intuitive, visually appealing, and functional digital products.
The designer will participate throughout the end-to-end design lifecycle, from user research and initial concept development through prototyping, testing, visual design, and final implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct user research to identify user needs and translate findings into design requirements.
- Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback.
- Develop user personas and support strategic design analysis.
- Map user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and site maps.
- Create logical and intuitive navigation structures.
- Develop high-fidelity mockups and user interfaces.
- Design navigation menus, widgets, layouts, icons, typography, and other UI elements.
- Create interactive prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and user feedback.
- Use industry-standard design tools including Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.
- Conduct final UI reviews to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborate with the Mission Advocacy Team to ensure consistency of design and presentation across PEO-GG products.
- Communicate design decisions and adapt designs to technical constraints.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR five years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated UI and UX design experience with a deep understanding of the end-to-end design process.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- User research methodologies
- Wireframing
- User flows
- High-fidelity mockups
- Interactive prototyping
- High proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital products.
- Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for favorable NGA adjudication for SCI access.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited university.
- Specialized experience with NGA and/or another IC agency's missions and communications policies.
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence principles and their implications for UI/UX.
- Knowledge of PEO-GG systems.
Location: NGA Washington / Fort Belvoir, VA area
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite; minimally available Government-approved telework.
Travel: Infrequent CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required.