As UX Designer, you’ll work as part of an agile scrum team as a UX Designer supporting a web application portfolio in support of a federal agency. You will collaborate with other designers as well as scrum masters, business analysts, developers, testers, as well as Product Owner and IT Project Managers to create and refine designs based on business requirements that developers will then use to implement user stories.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- You will participate in all agile ceremonies throughout the course of two-week sprints.
- You will work directly with other designers to create mockups and generate designs depicting new features and functionality for a web application portfolio.
- You will attend meetings with a wide range of stakeholders
- You will participate in technical and requirements refinement meetings.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- You possess 2-5 years’ experience leading transformative digital experiences
- You have 2-5 years’ experience using Adobe XD/Mural/Invision/Figma to put together userflows, prototypes, wireframing, and mockups with mostly existing components built a portfolio of experience showing UX artifacts across research and architecture
- You have 2-5 years’ experience with user research, testing designs with end users, synthesizing data, present findings and recommendations, and finding qual/quant methods to evaluate designs
- You can understand business requirements of forms and how they will impact the UI design in the digital experience
- You have experience working as part of an agile scrum team
- You are very familiar with the Atlassian suite and supporting large-scale development efforts in an agile context (Kanban and Scrum)
- You have the ability to obtain DHS Suitability
TARGET SALARY: $110,000 - $151,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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