UI/UX Designer (N)

UI/UX Designer

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support for the capture, development, architecture, data science and quality assurance of capability requirements and operational analysis necessary to adapt to future threats and explore long-term military strategy to shape how NATO's forces will operate in the future. To support our NATO customer, SimIS Inc seeks a UI/UX Designer to support NATO Capability Program Managers and projects. The candidate will support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle.

Experience Required:

BS degree in psychology, computer science, or related field.

Certification in UI Design, UX Analyst, Human-Centered Design.

Four (4) years' of UI/UX industry experience on complex web and/or mobile application design projects.

Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methods.

Experience collaborating in Agile/DevSecOps environments, including backlog refinement with Product Managers.

Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, InVision).

Knowledge and practical application of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design principles.

Experience producing deliverables such as wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

Portfolio of work demonstrating past design solutions and methodology.

Responsibilities:

Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle.

Engage with end users through the agile product development process to ensure solutions meet operational needs.

Establish feedback loops with customers and apply the Build-Measure-Learn cycle to guide iterative product development.

Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to validate design assumptions.

Create design artifacts such as sketches, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.

Ensure all design work complies with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and follows industry best practices for inclusive design.

Collaborate with Product Managers on backlog refinement and prioritization to align design priorities with business value.

Provide clarification to developers during implementation to ensure user expectations are met.

Collaborate within cross-functional Agile/DevSecOps teams, actively participating in standups, demos, and retrospectives.

Present and communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer