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You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular work week and on the next operating day during the weekend or holidays.What You'll Do:We are seeking a Senior UI Design Manager to lead our design team and help us create engaging graphic designs and intuitive user interfaces for our clients. As a UI Design Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to our design team and ensure that our UI design projects are aligned with our clients' business goals and user needs. You will also deploy creative design skills, leading visual design graphic design, and video production. This role requires an experienced designer and leader who excels in visual communication, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior designers. Responsibilities:Team LeadershipSetting the strategic direction for the design team and providing guidance and mentorship to UI designers to ensure that they are delivering high-quality workLeading design research efforts to gain insights into user behavior, preferences, and needs and translating these insights into actionable design solutionsCollaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure that designs meet project requirements and support business objectivesOverseeing the creation of design deliverables, including UI components, layouts, interactions, and prototypes, and ensuring that designs are implemented according to specifications and quality standardsBusiness DevelopmentParticipating in business development activities, including proposal development and client presentations, and maintaining relationships with existing clientsContributing to the development of design strategies that drive innovation and competitive differentiation, and that help us expand our offerings and market presence in the federal space.Creative ExecutionStaying up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and contributing to the innovation and experimentation in the design functionWorking with project managers to ensure that design projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clientsProviding thought leadership on UI design trends and best practices, and advocating for the importance of user-centered design in all our design projectsQualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field plus at least five years of relevant experience.Proven success in a lead role, preferably in a federal consulting or government environment, with accountability for a team’s results designing successful UI solutions that are user-centric, effective, and innovative.Creative problem solver with a focus on delivering results.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team of designers to deliver high-quality work, fostering a culture of design excellence.Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative SuiteUnderstanding of HTML/CSS and the ability to collaborate effectively with developersProficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).Strong understanding and application of accessibility standards (Section 508) and federal design guidelines.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze user needs and translate them into design solutionsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with clients and stakeholdersProven ability to be organized and detail-oriented, while managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.Adaptable and able to pivot between client-facing and management responsibilities.Ability to pass and maintain a Public Trust security clearance$105,000 - $115,000 a yearPerks & Benefits:Flex hours401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disability and life insuranceCommuter benefitsGenerous PTO11 Paid holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesPlease note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

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