User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer

Position Description :

CGI is seeking a Senior User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) who is passionate about solving challenging client problems. You will be joining the International Affairs (IAF) group to support the mission of U.S. security, economic well-being, and worldwide relations. Working with various clients in the US federal space, IAF supports missions that foster national security, foreign relations and resilient democratic societies. Since , CGI has partnered with the U.S. federal government to support a wide variety of organizations and unique missions building solutions that support clients around the world.

As a UI / UX Expert, you will use your knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze, design, and transform an application to meet the client’s current and future needs. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships within a large team of both colleagues and clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team environment supporting an important government client. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an Agile environment using emerging technologies.

This position is located in Arlington, ,VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities :

An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with our client, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration. Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and / or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment as a part of an agile / client facing team
• Lead the end-to-end design process, from discovery to delivery, ensuring all solutions meet user needs and business goals.
• Develop and communicate compelling design strategies, incorporating HCD methodologies to inform decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including user interviews, usability testing, workshops, and surveys.
• Analyze research findings to derive actionable insights, creating user personas, journey maps, and service blueprints.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design artefacts to communicate concepts and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Use tools such as Axure, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high-fidelity designs when required.
• Work closely with clients to identify their needs, articulate challenges, and propose user-centric solutions.
• Deliver engaging presentations and workshops to convey design rationale and build stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business analysts, to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Advocate for HCD principles within project teams and broader organizational contexts, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are prioritized.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in HCD, UX / UI design, and digital transformation to inform innovative practices.
• Contribute to the development of internal frameworks, tools, and methodologies to advance the HC

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

Desired qualifications / non-essential skills required :

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $69,.00 - $,.00.

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