UI/UX Designer

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a UI/UX Developer to support our agile software development practice supporting an environmentally focused Federal Government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect the natural resources of our planet. As part of this contract, we will be supporting the agency's efforts to develop and maintain information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data. Our team will work closely with the agency to ensure that the information systems are secure, compliant with accessibility standards, and support the agency's business processes.

 

The UI/UX Developer will gather user requirements, design graphic elements and build navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools.  A candidate will be able to create functional and visually descriptive features.

 

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work experience as a UI/UX Designer or a similar role
• Knowledge of wireframe tools 
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills

• Collaborating with product management and developers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience

 

Responsibilities:

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
• Collaborating with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience
• Conceptualizing original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and appear.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems 
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Conceptualizing original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks

 

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

 

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time EmployeesValiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Depend