Mid-Level UI/UX Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Overview

Seeking a collaborative Mid-Level UI/UX Designer & Graphic Artist to support a mission-critical Federal Law Enforcement client. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise GIS and user-centric design, transforming complex spatial workflows into intuitive digital experiences while leading visual branding creation.

• Location: Remote (Highly prefer candidates in the NOVA /DC metro area for occasional briefings).
• Culture: Fast-paced, dynamic, and highly iterative. Requires an agile mindset that embraces constructive feedback to refine designs.

Key Responsibilities

UI/UX & Workflow Optimization

• UX Analysis: Map law enforcement workflows to eliminate friction and streamline application interfaces.
• Interface Design: Build wireframes, user journeys, mockups, and prototypes for custom GIS tools and dashboards.
• Dev Collaboration: Partner with GIS and front-end developers to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation.

Graphic Art & Branding

• Asset Creation: Design custom iconography, vector graphics, logos, and mission patches.
• Layout Design: Format polished presentations, executive briefs, and technical user guides.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Design, GIS, or Fine Arts required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: X-X years of professional UI/UX and graphic design experience (Federal/enterprise software preferred).
• Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Law Enforcement Background Investigation.
• Adobe CC Mastery: Proficient in Illustrator & Photoshop (asset/icon design), InDesign (layouts/briefs), and Dreamweaver (web layouts/CSS).
• GIS Familiarity: Foundational understanding of Esri software applications (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, or custom Web App themes).
• UX Competencies: Solid grasp of information architecture, responsive design, wireframing, and usability testing.

Environment & Schedule

• Schedule: Core business hours, but requires flexibility for occasional after-hours or extended shifts to support critical mission timelines or system deployments.

Preferred Attributes

• The "Translator": Bridges communication between non-technical operators and technical GIS developers.
• Data Visualization: Experience simplifying dense, time-sensitive spatial and tabular data.
• Section 508: Knowledge of federal accessibility standards.