UX /UI Designer / Developer

Location: Bethesda, MD

Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced UI/UX Designer/Developer to create exceptional user interfaces for both web and mobile applications, with a strong emphasis on usability and accessibility. In this role, you will conduct user research and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating findings into actionable design solutions using tools like Figma, Axure, or Adobe XD. You will also integrate UI/UX designs with back-end services on cloud platforms like Azure or AWS, implementing back-end logic using C# or Python, while optimizing databases with SQL Server or MySQL. Your expertise in front-end development with technologies such as React or Angular will enable you to create responsive, interactive interfaces and digital dashboards that drive data-informed decisions. As a key member of our team, you will troubleshoot UX issues and ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems, ultimately enhancing the overall user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

UX / UI Designer / Developer

Design and develop user interfaces for web and mobile applications, prioritizing usability, accessibility, and optimal user experience.

Conduct user research and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements that inform design decisions and product development.

Translate research into actionable design solutions, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma, Axure, or Adobe XD.

Ensure designs align with project goals and meet regulatory requirements, including accessibility standards.

Present design concepts to stakeholders and iterate based on feedback and usability testing.

Back-End Development

Collaborate with development teams to integrate UI/UX designs with back-end services and data-driven workflows, utilizing Azure or AWS for scalable solutions.

Implement back-end logic using C# or Python, ensuring seamless data exchange and functionality within applications.

Optimize relational databases using SQL Server or MySQL to support content management systems for research and clinical trials.

Leverage web development frameworks like ASP.NET for creating and optimizing APIs that enhance user interactions and data access.

Front-End and Full Stack Development

Develop responsive, interactive user interfaces for web and mobile platforms using modern front-end technologies such as React or Angular.

Implement UI mockups, prototypes, and visual elements like menus, tabs, widgets, and page navigation buttons to ensure a seamless user journey.

Design digital dashboards with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Identify and troubleshoot UX problems, ensuring responsiveness and cross-platform consistency, while working closely with developers on front-end and back-end integration.

Collaborate with developers to ensure the front-end interfaces effectively communicate with back-end systems, optimizing user experiences through efficient data handling and processing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Communications, or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as an UX/UI Developer/ Designer
• Proficiency in design tools such as Axure, Figma, Balsamiq, InVision, Adobe XD, ProtoPie, Sketch, Marvel, or similar.
• Ability to execute complex transactional interfaces, taxonomies, metadata frameworks, and templates for content management systems used in research and clinical trials.
• Experience conducting user research or gathering stakeholder requirements and translating them into actionable design decisions for software development.
• Experience using web analytics data to inform design decisions.
• Ability to develop critical ideas and execute them flawlessly in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional visual and interaction design skills and craftsmanship.
• Strong UI skills, designing with hierarchy, usability, and accessibility in mind.
• High tolerance for ambiguity with a strong desire to organize it.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

Characteristics for this role in Innovation and Digital Enablement:

Strategic Thinking: Aligns digital initiatives with business goals, identifies growth opportunities, and understands industry trends for innovation strategies.

Innovation Mindset: Challenges the status quo, fosters an innovative culture, and continuously learns new digital tools and methodologies.

Technical Savvy: Proficient in digital platforms, AI, cloud technologies, and design thinking, bridging technical and business teams to develop innovative, client-focused solutions.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Analyzes systems for inefficiencies, uses data-driven insights, and applies quantitative and qualitative analysis for informed decision-making.

Client-Centric Focus: Builds strong client relationships, acts as a trusted advisor, and clearly communicates digital transformation strategies.

Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, manages agile projects, and adjusts between strategic and tactical tasks.

Leadership & Influence: Inspires teams, fosters collaboration, and leads clients through digital transformation while managing change resistance.

Resilience & Perseverance: Remains focused and persistent through challenges, ensuring project completion with high-quality outcomes.

Ethical & Inclusive Approach: Promotes ethical, inclusive practices, fostering diverse perspectives that empower teams and clients.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $110,100 to $151,700 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $130,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at [email protected].

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