Expert UI/UX Designer (TS/SCI)

### Position Overview

Essnova Solutions is seeking an **Expert/Senior UI/UX Designer** to support NGA PEO-GG in creating intuitive, visually appealing, and functional digital products.

The designer will participate throughout the end-to-end design lifecycle, from user research and initial concept development through prototyping, testing, visual design, and final implementation.

### Key Responsibilities

* Conduct user research to identify user needs and translate findings into design requirements.
* Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback.
* Develop user personas and support strategic design analysis.
* Map user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and site maps.
* Create logical and intuitive navigation structures.
* Develop high-fidelity mockups and user interfaces.
* Design navigation menus, widgets, layouts, icons, typography, and other UI elements.
* Create interactive prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and user feedback.
* Use industry-standard design tools including **Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Creative Suite**.
* Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.
* Conduct final UI reviews to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
* Collaborate with the Mission Advocacy Team to ensure consistency of design and presentation across PEO-GG products.
* Communicate design decisions and adapt designs to technical constraints.

**Requirements**

### Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in **Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field**; **OR five years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree**.
* Demonstrated UI and UX design experience with a deep understanding of the end-to-end design process.
* Demonstrated expertise in:

+ User research methodologies
+ Wireframing
+ User flows
+ High-fidelity mockups
+ Interactive prototyping

* High proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as **Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Illustrator, Photoshop)**.
* Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital products.
* Current **Top Secret clearance** and eligibility for favorable NGA adjudication for SCI access.

### Desired Qualifications

* Master's degree from an accredited university.
* Specialized experience with NGA and/or another IC agency's missions and communications policies.
* Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence principles and their implications for UI/UX.
* Knowledge of PEO-GG systems.

**Location:** NGA Washington / Fort Belvoir, VA area
**Work Arrangement:** Primarily onsite; minimally available Government-approved telework.
**Travel:** Infrequent CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required.