Title:UI/UX Designer
KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs, CO.
As a UI/UX Designer you will tackle new problems in a fast-paced environment, producing value based on outcomes and providing solutions that exceed the customer's expectations. You'll work closely with a Product Manager and Software Engineers on a balanced team to create desirable experiences for the end-users that also meet business and stakeholder objectives.
Key Responsibilities: - Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
- Propose multiple options for designs and weighing the benefits and risks of each approach
- Effectively communicating chosen designs with users, stakeholders, management, and developers. This includes but is not limited to producing/maintaining components, design patterns, design systems, style guides and finished solutions
- Work with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure the final build is consistent with the intended vision and sufficiently solves the problems
- Provide team guidance on overall look and feel and enforcement of design standards
Work Environment:- Location: Remote (Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area)
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:Required:- Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
- Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
- Bachelor of Science Information Technology (or related discipline)
- Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small-scale websites and apps
- Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure)
- Experience with version control / design collaboration tools (Abstract, Zeplin, Storybook)
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies like Agile XP, and how design contributes in an agile environment
- Experience with designing responsive interfaces for desktop & mobile web applications
- Understanding / experience with front-end technologies like CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, HTML5, Angular, and familiarity with RestAPI
- Excellent work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Strong presentation, facilitation and persuasive skills
- Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to present design decisions
- Experience mentoring junior designers or contributing to team skill growth
- Background in workshopping, design sprints, and facilitation
- Portfolio demonstrating variety and versatility, as well as impact/value of solutions
- Possess a serious passion for designing visually appealing interfaces that excite end-users and deliver a rewarding experience
- Ability to map your design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
- Understanding of product strategy and KPIs (designing for measurable impact)
- Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, mobile apps, or government systems (tailor to your domain)
- Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs
Desired:- Prior experience in a related industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance)
- Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
- Experience identifying and building KPI's and other data development to provide data-based decision-making recommendations
Basic Compensation: $103,200 - $154,700 (For The Colorado Springs Area Only)The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
