Job Description
We are seeking a skilled
UX/UI Designer to design and implement engaging, user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centered design principles, front-end development, and interactive prototyping. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to create intuitive and visually compelling interfaces for web and mobile applications.
Collaborate with client leads, business operators, fellow consultants, and the project team, while working closely with world-leading scientists. Make a measurable impact on scientific discovery and public health. Gain hands-on experience with frontier AI/ML technologies. Operate at the intersection of health, data, and AI in a creative, mission-driven environment.
Candidates based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, or at least within the Eastern time zone, are preferred.
Responsibilities - Design and develop user interfaces that enhance user experience, accessibility, and engagement
- Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Implement responsive and accessible front-end code using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to refine designs based on feedback
- Ensure design consistency and brand alignment across all digital platforms
- Optimize UI performance and troubleshoot front-end issues
- Stay current with UX/UI trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
Requirements - Candidates must be based in the US with full work authorization without sponsorship
- 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Expertise in UX/UI design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or Sketch.
- Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and usability best practices.
- Proven ability to use your strong communication skills to lead and shape rapid, iterative development processes with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business and user needs into interactive designs.
- Strong understanding of the transition from wireframes to functional code
- Experience with user research methods, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions.
- Ability to work in an agile development environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS), design systems, and component libraries.
- A portfolio of work that speaks for itself in both quality and innovation
- Familiarity with backend technologies and API integration.
- Knowledge of motion design, micro-interactions, or front-end animation frameworks.
- Some familiarity with AI products and services
- Previous experience in healthcare, government, or enterprise software UX/UI development is preferred
About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ
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