Graphic Designer/Usability Manager

Responsibilities:

• Conduct usability research using methods such as user testing, surveys, card sorting, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights and inform design decisions. 
• Apply a deep understanding of usability principles and best practices to enhance the usability of digital products, ensuring a seamless user experience. 
• Utilize UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Miro, and Otter.ai to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions. 
• Identify and resolve complex usability challenges quickly and effectively, employing creative problem-solving techniques to design intuitive user interfaces. 
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 and other accessibility standards, designing products that are accessible to users with disabilities. 
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior usability experts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure usability considerations are integrated throughout the design and development process. 
• Communicate complex usability concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and objectives. 
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. 
• Lead project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts using agile development methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of usability enhancements. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field and 5+ years of UX design experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. 
• Active DoD Secret clearance - preferred. Must be able to obtain a DoD Public Trust. 
• Experience within the DHA theater – highly preferred.  
• Must possess an active professional UX Certification  
• Proficient in usability research methods, including user testing, surveys, card sorting, and heuristic evaluation.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of usability principles and best practices, with a track record of applying this knowledge to improve digital products.  
• Experience with UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Miro, and Otter.ai.  
• Strong ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that clearly communicate design ideas and solutions.  
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 and other accessibility standards, with experience designing accessible user interfaces.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex usability challenges creatively.  
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding junior usability experts.  
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying usability concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.  
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience with agile development methodologies, leading project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer/Usability Manager to make a significant impact on our digital products, leading a talented team in creating user-friendly and accessible experiences for our diverse user base.