UI/UX Designer

Ui/Ux Designer

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Generous PTO Policy, 401(k), HSA and FSA options, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Training, Perks at Work Discount Program, Referral Program, Leads Generation Program, CollegeAmerica 529, Fitness Reimbursement Program, Travel Assistance, Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions, Life Planning Financial & Legal Services.

Qualifications

Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Seven (7) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Position Description

Candidates in this position shall be responsible for crafting pixel-perfect user interfaces that enhance the usability and overall user experience for a family of web applications. In this role, the UI/UX designer shall be responsible for the visual layout, styling of web pages, making key decisions in color, typography, and iconography in component design.

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Basic understanding using the Linux CLI
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer
• Proficiency using UI design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch
• Strong understanding of UI layout principles, design systems, responsive design principles and concepts
• Solid understanding of color theory, typography, iconography, and visual hierarchy
• Familiarity with the Gestalt laws of perceptual organization
• Familiarity with web technologies including HTML and CSS
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality UI/UX design artifacts

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies