Junior User Interface User Experience Design Jobs in Virginia

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a UI/UX/ Product Designer with experience with Salesforce to support KITS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The UI/UX Designer will be instrumental in creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for Salesforce applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and proficiency in Salesforce platform customization.

UI/UX Designer with experience with Salesforce to join our team. The UI/UX Designer will be instrumental in creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for Salesforce applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and proficiency in Salesforce platform customization.  

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The UI/UX Designer with Salesforce experience will be responsible for designing user interfaces, prototypes, and wireframes for Salesforce applications. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand user requirements
• Creating user-centric designs that enhance usability and user experience within Salesforce applications
• Developing wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to demonstrate design concepts
• Working closely with developers to ensure design feasibility and consistency with Salesforce platform standards
• Conducting usability testing and gathering user feedback to iterate on designs
• Implementing Salesforce customizations and configurations to achieve the desired user interface
• Ensuring design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all Salesforce applications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, with specific experience in Salesforce design
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design projects, specifically in Salesforce environments
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
• Experience with Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) and Lightning Components
• Proficiency in HTML, Front-End Dev CSS experience, and JavaScript for design implementation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Security Requirement:

• Ability to obtain public trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Salesforce certification (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder)
• Experience with mobile app design and responsive web design
• Knowledge of design accessibility standards
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Background in government or federal IT projects

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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