Published: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:50:19 GMT
Senior UX Designer at Excella
Excella is a leading provider of Agile software development and data and analytics solutions to clients in the federal, commercial, and non-profit sectors. At Excella, we believe that great work leads to great things. Our experts measure success by the positive impact we make on our clients, community, and colleagues. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking passionate, innovative individuals who are ready to make an impact. If you are someone who loves working with technology and is ready to make a difference, then we want you to join our team.
What we offer:
We understand that everyone’s workplace looks different – whether it’s your home or the office. That’s why we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location. We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture and equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, and more. Our commute reimbursement plan covers biking, Metro, and driving expenses.
We provide top-of-the-industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from, including an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia. This allows you to select the plan that best suits you.
At Excella, we support our employees at every stage of life. We offer 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 backup emergency child or elder care days per year – all available to you on your first day.
From day one, every employee is eligible for bonuses and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
We believe that doing your best work means having the best tools. That’s why we have our TechEleX program, which provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. You can choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and after 3 years, we will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, you get to keep the original device for personal use.
Excella also provides a Workplace Allowance to cover the costs of maintaining a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. We reimburse full-time employees up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Excella. We have employee-led affinity groups and the Inclusion Diversity Equity Ambassador (IDEA) team, a cross-functional employee-led initiative that fosters innovation and increases inclusion within the company.
We invest in our employees’ careers by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees for classes and conferences.
We prioritize mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, and access to TalkSpace, as well as mental health coverage through our medical plans.
Overview:
Excella is looking for a User Experience (UX) Designer to join our team. Our UX Designers work with stakeholders, developers, and designers to understand complex problems and collaborate on effective solutions. They are involved in every part of the UX process, including user research, information architecture, content strategy, interaction design, user interface design, and visual design. If you are passionate about designing effective solutions and improving the web, then we want you on our team.
Responsibilities:
At Excella, we believe that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for UX/UI projects. While we welcome design generalists, we also have exceptional opportunities for specialists. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
– Identifying user behaviors through contextual research, interviews, focus groups, and facilitation
– Collecting and analyzing large data sets for patterns
– Conducting usability tests
– Designing website and application structures through content layouts and navigation
– Creating user flows and human-computer interactions
– Developing and iterating through low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes
– Designing and recommending visual styles and standards
Qualifications:
– A design portfolio showcasing case studies and samples of work
– Ability to create and maintain design wireframes, mockups, style guides, and specifications
– Experience determining use cases and user interactions to design solutions that support business objectives
– Proficiency in carrying wireframes to the delivery of final high-fidelity UI mockups
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
– Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
– Strong analytical aptitude and ability to structure complex or undefined business problems
– Preferred experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Balsamiq, Axure, Omnigraffle, and/or Sketch
– Preferred experience using Agile methods to deliver software solutions
– Deep understanding of Section 508 guidelines, WCAG 2.0, and designing for accessibility
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have:
– Bachelor’s degree in Library Sciences, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
– Experience creating and managing usable content through content audits, reviews, and governance
– Experience creating rapid prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
– Experience creating micro-interactions and animations
Excella is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
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