UX/UI Designer

MetroStar is looking for a UX/UI Designer that is passionate about serving the end user and implementing federal processes through design. As a UX/UI Designer, you will be a member of an integrated project team supporting the customer’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) implementing enterprise-wide management improvement efforts via SharePoint development. In collaboration with your teammates and the customer, you will work to develop the best possible overall product experience for the user by applying Human Centered Design (HCD) principles for user SharePoint experiences. If you are open to supporting a mission critical project remotely, we want you to work for MetroStar! Come be a game changer and join our team!

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You are a great fit if:

• You are passionate about implementing UX/UI design into government operations for an improved user experience
• You have strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills
• You have been a member of an Agile development team
• You can multi-task in a fast-paced operating environment
• You are a team player who is flexible and delivery-oriented
• You are highly self-motivated and directed

You will love our company if (this stuff is the MUST have to be a fit):

• You have 3-5 years of design experience developing UI mockups and protypes, developing, and testing technically feasible UX design
• You have a portfolio of experience showing UX artifacts across research and architecture, including wireframing experience, and designing MVPs iteratively
• You have current knowledge of design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• You have experience working in an Agile environment, confirming design requirements with stakeholders, and ensuring development feasibility with cross-functional team members
• You have a UX Design Certification

We will REALLY love you if (this is the BONUS stuff that will make you stand out):

• You have experience with designing for projects and for applications hosted in the cloud
• You have Human Factors certifications such as CUA, HCI
• You have experience using Jira for requirements management
• You have a bachelor’s degree in Design, User Experience, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• You have experience with supporting federal government clients

What your day will look like:

• You will work with a cross-functional team to understand and implement UX/UI strategies for the customer’s SharePoint
• You will present to the client flows, wireframes, and functional designs, etc.
• You will lead the design implementation of SharePoint automation updates and improvements

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.