Sciolex Corporation is hiring: Graphic Designer (UX) in Sully Square

Overview

What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?

You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government with a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineering, technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginnings as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation now employs over 1,000 people across the U.S.

Over the past 18 years, Sciolex Corporation has built an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you join a stable company that values you and is committed to employee care.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

• Design and develop user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web and mobile applications.
• Create visually appealing graphics, icons, and design elements to support various projects.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements and user needs.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts and functionality.
• Ensure designs are consistent with branding guidelines and industry best practices.
• Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in UX/UI and graphic design.
• Provide feedback and guidance to team members on design matters.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including style guides and specifications.
• Assist with other design-related tasks and special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Expected Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, demonstrate an additional 4 years of related acquisition experience per level if no bachelor's degree is held.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.
• Experience as a UX/UI or graphic designer, preferably in a technical or defense environment.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with ability to collaborate closely with developers.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Experience designing for government or defense-related projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.