[Hiring] Senior User Experience (UX) Designer @Aretum

Aretum is hiring a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer to enhance our user experience design initiatives. This role entails leading UX design efforts for various web applications, particularly within the government sector. As a Senior UX Designer, you will take charge of user research, design ideation, and the creation of high-quality prototypes that align with our client’s strategic vision. You will work collaboratively within cross-functional teams following Agile methodologies to ensure design solutions meet user needs and comply with accessibility standards.

Under minimal direction, perform as a UX Designer creating designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adhering to usability and accessibility guidelines (specifically Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794d and WCAG 2.2). Required UX design services include user research, wireframing and prototyping, collaborating with stakeholders, implementation of design system components and templates, and usability testing. UX designers must have proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma or Sketch.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 and Section 508) across multiple project teams.
• Support the implementation of the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping and user-testing experiences for a mission critical set of web applications.
• Translate concepts into wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces supporting responsive web design and intuitive user experiences.
• Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate visual designs.
• Work as part of an integrated and collaborative Agile development team
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, e.g., Sprint Planning, Grooming, Review and Retrospectives

Requirements

• Must be flexible, able to work in a highly collaborative environment, juggle multiple tasks at once, and work independently and collaboratively as needed. Must have superior interpersonal skills and strong communication skills.
• 6+ years UX design experience working with complex web application development
• Solid familiarity and experience in Agile Methodology and Scrum ceremonies
• Experience with standard wireframing and UX tools, including previous experience with Figma
• Good grasp of user-centered design (UCD), planning and conducting user research, user testing, A/B testing, rapid prototyping, heuristic analysis, and usability and accessibility concerns
• Deep experience designing for users with disabilities following standards outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794d and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards
• Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client needs and vision.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, solutions to teams and clients, and be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
• Be passionate about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation. Research and showcase knowledge in the industry’s latest trends and technologies.
• At least 3 referenceable projects with experience as a UX Designer

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience or exposure with ticketing automation tools such as Jira
• Experience with doing UX Design for Angular applications
• Previous experience performing on a government contract is a plus
• HTML/CSS experience a plus
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification (free accessibility training)
• Active Public Trust (or higher) clearance

Benefits

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.

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ARETUM, LLC (ARETUM) is a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Civilian agencies. ARETUM provides leading-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal clients focusing on Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting.