Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Web Designer
Principal to support the Integration Design Branch by applying extensive
knowledge of interactive web design tools and web technologies (e.g., Cascading
Style Sheets (CSS3), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML5), Adobe Creative
products, Bootstrap, or other design frameworks); experience designing
user-centered web-based products (from concept to execution-including those for
desktop, web, and mobile devices); and application of visual media design
principles, theory, practices, user-centered web design principles and UX
processes.
Duties
include:
- Conduct
design evaluations for NGA’s web enterprises to enable the build out of
respective web designs to enhance the user experience.
- Create
and deliver design educational and informational briefs.
- Work
with UI/UX Research and Development teams to evaluate ideas and concepts,
assist with making critical decisions affecting the user experience, and
incorporate varying stages of the design to the UX process.
- Create
and implement Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML5 markup language, and other
markup languages as needed to support design implementation.
- Define
the design rationale and explain visual choices to cross-functional teams;
express concepts verbally and visually.
- Create
detailed wireframes for complex web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate
with internal and external teams and application users to conceptualize,
design, and prototype excellent user experiences while maintaining
functionality and simple workflows.
- Participate
in design activities to identify new product ideas and optimize existing
products.
- Research
and implement modern web technologies to create innovative user interfaces and
improve workflow efficiency.
- Share
ideas with internal teams on best practices around information architecture, interaction,
and visual designs, usability, and supporting technologies.
- Develop
thoughtful recommendations on information architecture, user experience,
accessibility compliance, and use of graphics, mobile optimization,
responsiveness, and other web best practices.
- Develop
estimates on scope and duration of work required for individuals or team(s) to
deliver client requirements.
- Design
new user-facing products by transforming an idea from scientific presentations
to websites to online productivity tools.
- Create
visual concepts by using computer software, JavaScript and other browser-based
technologies such as, Asynchronous JavaScript and Extensible Markup (AJAX),
jQuery, and Bootstrap.
- Build
efficient, reusable libraries of design information for future use.
- Ensure
the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Collaborate
with UI/UX team members during design and content reviews to refine user
experiences.
- Participate
in code reviews to ensure best practices.
- Create
internal design products to facilitate digital transformation.
- Create
products and services that adhere to design and brand guidelines.
- Translate
architecture and other technical solutions into design products.
- Develop
estimates on scope and duration of work required for individuals or team(s) to
deliver client requirements.
- Apply
results of web usability testing and web user research studies.
- Demonstrate
an understanding and execution of typography and design principles.
- Demonstrate
visual expertise including gathering raw data from various sources and
developing comprehensive and visually engaging designs.
- Thoughtful
recommendations on use of graphics, mobile optimization, accessibility
compliance, and other web best practices.
- Consult
with client to define the strategy needed to expand and enhance the website in
both scope of content and technical features.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and 9 years of experience in utilizing web design software (Adobe Master Collection CS6/Adobe Creative
- Cloud applications (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
- Demonstrated experience designing products for front-end development and web applications.
- Demonstrated experience applying best practices for web accessibility, usability, and technical implementation.
- Demonstrated experience creating, editing, organizing, and storing digital file formats (e.g. tiff, gif, png, pdf, jpg, svg, html, css).
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.