Niyam IT
UI/UX Design Specialist
Ashburn, Virginia · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions.
- Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility.
- Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an Agile Scrum team member delivering UI/UX design solutions in iterative sprint cycles.
- Conceptualize and design user-centered interfaces for custom software applications across legacy and modernized systems.
- Lead the development of a consistent look-and-feel and standardized user experience across multiple applications.
- Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to communicate concepts and user flows.
- Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and standardized UI components.
- Partner with functional and technical teams to assess feasibility and refine design approaches.
- Ensure product quality, usability, and timely delivery of design artifacts.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior designers and team members.
- Develop and present design strategies aligned with business goals and user needs.
- Apply user research, feedback, and data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
Requirements
- US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors.
- Experience collaborating with product owners, developers, stakeholders, and end users.
- Strong understanding of design trade-offs, technical constraints, and maintainability considerations.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with enterprise design tools such as Figma (preferred), Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
Skills
- Experience designing for accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance.
- Background in information architecture and user flow optimization.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular.
- Advanced understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Experience developing enterprise-level design systems and UX standards.
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
- Niyam is an Equal Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule.
Company info
- Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey.
- We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
- We offer remote work.
Visa & Work Authorization
- es for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services
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