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UIUX Designer

General Dynamics

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Senior
80k-105k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a UIUX Designer supporting GDIT. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter by guiding government clients through human-centered design methods to solve complex user experience challenges. The role involves planning and executing UX initiatives from discovery through interface design, research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, usability, and accessibility testing. You will serve as the voice of the customer to ensure their needs are considered and met within proposed solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide government clients through incorporating human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges.
  • Plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design.
  • Conduct research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, usability, and accessibility testing.
  • Serve as the voice of the customer to ensure their needs are considered and met within solutions.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • 4+ years of professional UX and UI experience designing solutions for multi-platform digital products.
  • Current portfolio demonstrating ideology, methods, tools, skills, and craft.
  • Experience conducting primary and secondary user research including user interviews, discovery and co-creation workshops, heuristic evaluation, and card sorting.
  • Experience applying research insights to personas, journey maps, site maps, ecosystem maps, information architecture, and interface design.
  • Experience in UI design including wireframing, low and high-fidelity prototyping, moderated and unmoderated user testing, and accessibility testing.
  • Knowledge and experience with 508 compliance requirements.
  • Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile framework and integrating research and design into technical sprints.
  • Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Zeplin, and other prototyping tools.
  • Desire to stay current with industry tools and best practices and make recommendations for the best outcomes.
  • Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including service designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers.
  • Strong analytical skills and a natural curiosity for solving problems.
  • Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience working in a project-based environment.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with accessibility testing and 508 compliance.
  • Experience in a remote, hybrid, or on-site work environment.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of related experience.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.

Working at General Dynamics

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies, defense, and intelligence communities. With a focus on digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber, and application development, GDIT emphasizes creating a safer, smarter world through deep expertise and advanced technology. The company values innovation, professional growth, and work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits to support its employees.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 7, 2025
Job CategoryUX Design
Salary80k-105k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About General Dynamics

Website

gd.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Herndon, VA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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