About the position
As a Systems Engineer at Guidehouse, you will design and conduct user research in compliance with the design thinking process. You will convert research findings, user needs, and business requirements into actionable tasks, ideate features from scratch, and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes. Collaboration is key, as you will communicate user experience findings with project stakeholders including UX Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Product Managers throughout the design process. You will also organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin, support the development of design systems and style guides, and ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct user research in compliance with the design thinking process.
- Convert research findings, user needs, and business requirements into actionable tasks.
- Ideate features from scratch and develop intuitive user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes through high-fidelity interactive prototypes.
- Collaborate and communicate user experience findings with project stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain files for easy handoff to developers using Zeplin.
- Support development of design system and style guides with team collaboration.
- Maintain user-interface and design patterns based on live style guides.
- Ensure implementations follow web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- 4 years of related experience.
- Minimum TWO (2) years of experience as a designer.
- Provide a portfolio showing use of research and UX/UI design skills.
- Experience in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Design Suite, or other design software.
- Knowledge of human computer interaction and usability design principles.
- Strong experience and knowledge of User Research techniques and data collection methods.
- Knowledge of responsive web design techniques to mitigate cross-browser and cross-device inconsistencies.
- Knowledge of design systems and ability to follow an existing style guide.
- Familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities for easy design handoff.
- Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Public sector technology modernization experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
- Student Loan PayDown.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
- Skills Development & Certifications.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
- Mobility Stipend.
