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Guidehouse Senior Designer (UI), Senior Consultant in Albany, New York
Overview
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com.
Responsibilities
Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Designer (UI) to create and execute innovative solutions that help solve complex problems. They have demonstrated expertise in the principles of UI design, are detail-oriented, strategic in their approach and passionate about delivering creative and relevant work for our clients.
As a Senior Designer, they will collaborate with ux designers, developers, product managers and clients to design intuitive user interfaces, build robust design systems and assist with user research.
Responsibilities:
Develop consistent, intuitive design solutions
Manage design libraries and design systems with adherence to client branding requirements
Assist with user research, interviews, surveys and usability studies, translating findings into wireframes and prototypes
Conduct industry research and stay up-to-date on best practices, competitor UI designs and emerging technologies
Conduct, observe and analyze usability testing sessions
Work with digital analytics team to assess the impact of all UI design and usability changes
Support the QA team to make sure features are implemented as intended
Qualifications
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Expert knowledge of UI design principles and techniques
Ability to lead and direct design thinking activities for a wide range of products
Expert knowledge of responsive design and mobile UI
Strong team collaboration skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate designs to developers and key stakeholders
Comfortable in presenting work to executives and large groups
Experience with Figma, Sketch, Invision, Miro and Adobe CC
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, quick turnaround environment under minimal supervision
Proven experience mentoring other UI designers
Knowledge of Accessibility and 508 requirements
Working knowledge of HTML5/XHTML, CSS3 and JavaScript, a plus
Willingness to work on federal government and commercial projects
Minimum Years of Experience: 5
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Design (interaction, graphic, visual communications) or equivalent professional experience
US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Travel: May be up to 50% (once COVID restrictions lift)
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace.
This position is open to candidates virtually from Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona or Eastern, Pacific, and Central time zones.
Disclaimer
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Rewards and Benefits
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive
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