Sr. UX Designer I (6101)

Sr. UX Designer I

As Sr. UX Designer I, you'll apply user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. You will also work fearlessly with clients, users, and team members to build the best products possible. The ideal candidate will be disciplined in branding and design experience for responsive web, typography, color theory, and have an eye for modern design. Additionally, your understanding of digital design is fluid, flexible, and adaptive for Web design UI. Lastly, the ideal candidate is passionate about creating modern, usable, and inspiring interfaces. Having excellent communication and collaboration skills is a must.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

• You will work with an open and motivated team designing digital experiences that solve agency missions.
• You will own the Interface and Interaction Design - leading user experience strategy, improvement assessments, information architecture, wireframes, and user research activities.
• You will strategize about how to integrate web, mobile, data, and emerging platforms into seamlessly interconnected ecosystems.
• You will take part in the Agile process, grooming different solutions to challenges.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You have an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or similar concentration.
• You have 5-7 years of experience with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologies.
• You have experience gathering requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow.
• You have experience performing user research and usability testing and facilitates focus groups. Applying the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features.
• Experience translating information into UIs and Interactions.
• You have an understanding of common software development and agile development practices.
• Experience creating User Stories while working with business analysts to develop acceptance criteria.
• You have familiarity with various graphic design software packages.
• You have experience designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, as well as visual design comps.
• You have knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools.
• Have a working knowledge of design patterns and pattern libraries.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance.

SALARY RANGE: $108,000 - $140,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What we want you to know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.