SAIC

UI/UX Designer

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in software design.
  • Proficiency in prototyping and visual design tools like Adobe XD and Figma.
  • Strong knowledge of front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Experience with frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for web applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address design needs.
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to showcase design ideas.
  • Write responsive code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries.
  • Implement design systems for a consistent user experience across products.
  • Work closely with back-end developers for smooth integration of interfaces.
  • Engage in design reviews and contribute to team discussions.
  • Participate actively in Agile/Scrum practices to enhance team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and creative team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Involvement in innovative projects with cutting-edge technology.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with strong front-end development abilities. In this role, you will design intuitive, user-centered interfaces and implement seamless user experiences for our customer on-site in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for web applications.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into user-centered design solutions.
  • Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts, user flows, and interactions.
  • Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript libraries, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimized performance.
  • Implement and maintain design systems, style guides, UI component libraries, and design tokens to ensure consistent, scalable, and cohesive user experiences across products.
  • Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic and databases.
  • Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.
  • Conduct and support discovery, user research and usability testing efforts, incorporating insights and feedback into iterative design improvements.
  • Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and collaborate in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.


Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen and an active Secret clearance or higher
  • 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in software design
  • Proficiency in prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or similar software, as well as visual design tools including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to independently hand-code and troubleshoot modern front-end technologies
  • Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js, and design libraries such as Bootstrap and Material UI
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and scalable component-based design systems
  • Comfortable working in a lean team environment where designers contribute directly to implementation and collaborate closely with engineering
  • Experience working in an Agile environment and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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