Graphic User Interface Designer at Guidehouse
Bethesda, MD 20817
About the Job
Job Family:
Software Development & Support (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Collaborate with internal and external teams and application users to conceptualize, design, and prototype excellent user experiences while maintaining functionality and simple workflows.
Define the design rationale and explain visual choices to cross-functional teams; express concepts verbally and visually.
Research and implement modern web technologies to create innovative user interfaces and improve workflow efficiency.
Develop estimates on scope and duration of work required for individuals or team(s) to deliver client requirements.
Build efficient, reusable libraries of design information for future use.
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
Ability to translate architecture and other technical solutions into design products.
Recommend and support incremental implementation of enhancements to the accessibility, usability, and sustainability of the CDE-R, following government standards and industry best practices.
Support UI enhancements that leverage CDE concepts to improve organization, search, and retrieval.
Consult/make recommendations on UI improvements.
Producing wireframes or mockups, as requested.
Producing graphics, logos, etc., in support of UI improvements and alignment with NIH/NLM digital guidelines.
Support design, development, and testing of applications, websites and future APIs, and produce relevant documentation for external audiences.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of TWO 2) year of work experience with Federal Clients.
Best practices in user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, website usability and accessibility, producing wireframes and mockups.
Strong ability to effectively liaise between groups of various stakeholders (e.g., developers, testers, trainers).
Knowledge of 508 compliance.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Excellent communication skills – at ease with coordination and strategizing with leadership on initiatives, facilitating UI/UX sessions, and presenting to broad audiences when necessary.
Experience working in agile, waterfall, or hybrid projects.
The annual salary range for this position is $75,800.00-$113,600.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
