UI/UX Designer (Programmer Analyst 3) - 21632
Date: Dec 4, 2024
Location: Suffolk, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 21632
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $78,624.00 - $112,320.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
Are you a UI/UX Designer with a passion for developing projects and products that are innovative, inclusive, intelligent, and human-centered? Do you think strategically about any design challenge and seek to create holistic, compelling products that serve the end-user?
HII - Technical Solutions Division is looking for a User Interface/ User Experience (UX) Designer to work with the UX/UI team lead & other team members, government and military clients, product managers, and developers to build high-quality user-centered solutions based on user-centered methodologies and design thinking.
Essential Job Responsibilities
What you will do:
• Create designs, making usability interactions intuitive, accessible, adaptive, and consistent across products
• Participate in the design, development, and deployment processes of the software delivery lifecycle – developing wireframes, style guides, and producing interface designs.
• Delivering amazing user experiences and creating the look and feel of our software products and solutions.
• The ideal candidate must think strategically, collaborate across disciplines, be self-driven, execute with an eye for detail, and easily adapt and grow within a fast-paced and innovative environment
Minimum Qualifications
What you must have:
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, with a major in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Computer Science, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, or a related field of study. Game design experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX field
• 5+ years of experience specifically designing for web applications
• Thorough understanding of user-centered design methodologies and processes, including but not limited to, journey maps, persona creation, wire framing, usability testing, etc.
• Experience in concept ideation, design strategy, and digital prototyping
• Strong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication ability, and exceptional design skills
• Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Ability to effectively collaborate with UX team on creative brainstorming, ideation, and other problem-solving activities with stakeholders, managers and developers
• Participate in design reviews and clearly rationalize and justify design work
• Support the organization and facilitation of design workshops with clients and partners as needed
• Ability to stay abreast of the latest UX design and technology trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Requirements
• Mastery of all the latest design tools and platforms: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), InDesign, Sketch, Figma, and other UI design tools
• Mastery of responsive web design to create user interfaces that automatically conform to multiple screen sizes and devices
• Ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand designs and visual elements
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain strong rapport with teammates, and collaborate effectively within and across teams with multiple personality types
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.