User Experience (UX) Designer

Aretum is seeking a passionate and skilled User Experience (UX) Designer to join our thriving team. As a UX Designer, you will play a critical role in creating intuitive and engaging user experiences for our clients, particularly in government sectors focused on information sharing. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct user research, and translate findings into compelling wireframes and design prototypes using the Agile development methodology.

In this role, you are expected to take a user-centered approach to design while conducting usability testing, identifying areas for improvement, and iterating on designs. You will work within an Agile team, actively participating in Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring that designs align with both user needs and compliance requirements.

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{​{:}

}* 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 application s* 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 experience s* Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate visual design s* Work as part of an integrated and collaborative Agile development tea m* Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, e.g., Sprint Planning, Grooming, Review and Retrospective s

Requirement

s* 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 skill s* 4+ years UX design experience working with complex web application developmen t* Solid familiarity and experience in Agile Methodology and Scrum ceremonie s* Experience with standard wireframing and UX tools, including previous experience with Figm a* 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 concern s* 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 standard s* Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client needs and visio n* Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, solutions to teams and clients, and be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticis m* Be passionate about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation. Research and showcase knowledge in the industry's latest trends and technologie s* At least 3 referenceable projects with experience as a UX Designe r

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENC

E* Experience or exposure with ticketing automation tools such as Jir a* Experience with doing UX Design for Angular application s* Previous experience performing on a government contract is a plu s* HTML/CSS experience a plu s* DHS Trusted Tester Certification (free accessibility training )* Active Public Trust (or higher) clearanc e

Benefit

sAretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance

.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

.We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience

.If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance

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 * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision )* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA )* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D )* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays )* Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity )* Short Term & Long Term Disabilit y* Training & Developmen t* Work From Hom

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