• Job Description

  Req#: 4023

  Overview

  BRMi is seeking a UX Designer to support a large financial services client. We are seeking a talented and experienced UX Design contractor to develop user-centered design solutions that will enhance the functionality and search experience on our company intranet. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX Design, with a focus on evaluating and improving search functionalities. This role involves conducting user research, analyzing search data, and implementing design solutions to ensure our intranet is intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly.

  Locations: Vienna VA, Winchester VA or Pensacola FL.

  Salaries per location:

  Pensacola: $68-$73KWinchester: $76-$8K1Vienna: $84-$89K

  Full comprehensive benefits package.

  Benefits:• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• Employer-Paid Life Insurance• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance• 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting eligibility on the first of the month following start date• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays• Educational Assistance

  **Hybrid in Vienna, VA; Pensacola, FL; or Winchester, VA 2 days per week. **

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  Responsibilities

  To support and/or develop user-centered design solutions for all levels of products and digital initiatives via user interface solutions and interaction models. Prioritizes initiatives and coordinates deployment of current and future User Experience (UX) design projects. Serves as a UX project lead, representing and managing team involvement of large complex technical projects. Works independently. Oversee/direct most complex/unusual tasks with significant impact and broad latitude. Responsibilities • Develop and recommend comprehensive user experience (UX) strategies • Analyze the user experience by evaluating the applications end-to-end, seeking out opportunities for improved experiences • Influence project team members and business partners by explaining the impact of designing/developing with the end-user in mind • Define user experience goals and oversees research initiatives • Influence strategy and anticipates internal/external business challenges • Originate new concepts, strategies or innovative approaches to designs that have significant impact or high visibility • Analyze and recommends the right Design Thinking methodology based on the product, channel, audience, and the application requirements or workflow • Create and applies various user experience models such as journey maps, swim lane diagrams, empathy maps, use case scenarios, personas, etc.to guide the team • Create wireframes and prototypes based off requirements that meet business and user objectives • Work with business partners and market researchers, designers, and program managers to solve complex UX design problems and deliver results • Act as subject matter expert for user insights and user experience best practices • Recommend user experience improvement opportunities • Influence UX visual and interaction designs and ensures they remain engaging to the customer • Act as stakeholder in user readiness development plans, aligning self-help and training with user experience goals • Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines across a broad variety of product categories and audiences • Proactively draw out user experience or design issues and successfully address those issues to ensure projects stay on track to meet interim project milestones, project time/scope/quality/funding expectations • Lead and direct UX design project teams • Perform as a project team member, owning UX deliverables throughout Development Lifecycle for multiple projects within various phases • Ensure that the IT deliverables meet design expectations • Remain abreast of emerging technologies, and industry best practices and trends • Mentor and transfers knowledge to Junior and mid-level team members • Perform other related duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • Extensive experience of design fundamentals, such as color theory, typography and composition • Extensive experience of interaction design, visual design, and industry standards • Extensive experience of user centered design processes and best practices • Extensive knowledge with modern development standards, techniques and methodologies (e.g., HTML, XHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, etc.) • Expert knowledge of best practices for web and mobile-based content, tools, and forms • Extensive experience interpreting requirements into executable design solutions • Demonstrated ability to lead, guide and mentor others • Demonstrated ability to articulate design concepts to a broad audience, including non-designers • Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff • Desired – Experience enhancing search functionality and user discoverability on intranet or enterprise content platforms, including relevance tuning, metadata strategy, and search interface design and navigation. • Desired - Knowledge of web, mobile and application design • Desired - Human Factors Institute Certified Analyst • Expert cross-group collaboration and persuasion skills • Expert skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams; managing timelines/deadlines/resources; ensuring successful project implementation • Expert design communication skills • Advanced detail and organizational skills • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User-Centered Design/Human-Computer Interaction, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Desired - Master's degree in Graphic Design, User-Centered Design/HumanComputer Interaction, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  ** BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

  **This is a W2 opportunity only**

  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

  We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

• About the company

  OUR SERVICES BRMi's end-to-end information technology services are designed to provide a coherent framework for our government and commercial customers. We'll help you accelerate and optimize digital transformation, migrate to the cloud, automate, an...

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