Advanced Interaction Designer
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About the Role
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Advanced Interaction Designer to create graphical user interfaces for defense systems. You will collaborate with large software development teams, produce personas and wireframes, and ensure designs meet military standards.
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Responsibilities
- Create graphical user interfaces that meet military standards (MIL STD 1472)
- Collaborate effectively with large software development teams, systems engineers, and stakeholders
- Interview subject matter experts and users; produce personas, workflows/journey maps
- Use interface prototyping tools to create low to high fidelity wireframes and clickable prototypes
- Apply expertise in usability and interaction design principles across all aspects of visual and interface design
- Defend design decisions with compelling, research based rationale
- Design development ready icons and graphics
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or Master's plus 3 years)
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Expertise in designing for compliance with complex requirements
- Strong knowledge of design systems, optimizing human performance, and evaluating software designs
- Expertise with wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure RP, Figma, Sketch) and Adobe CC
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and visual
- Portfolio demonstrating design work and challenges overcome
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Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance at time of hire.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
What You’ll Do
- Create graphical user interfaces that meet military standards (MIL STD 1472), translating complex requirements into elegant, user centered design solutions.
- Collaborate effectively with large software development teams, systems engineers, and stakeholders to improve designs and systems based on usability principles.
- Interview subject matter experts and users; produce personas, workflows/journey maps, and other artifacts to inform design decisions.
- Use interface prototyping tools to create low to high fidelity wireframes and clickable prototypes across all design phases.
- Apply expertise in usability and interaction design principles across all aspects of visual and interface design.
- Defend design decisions with compelling, research based rationale and present findings through engaging reports and stakeholder presentations.
- Design development ready icons and graphics; identify creative alternatives when barriers arise.
- Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2 3 days per week on site; travel up to 20%.
What You Bring To The Table
- Expertise in designing for compliance with complex requirements, with a strong understanding of interaction, design, and usability principles.
- Strong knowledge of design systems, optimizing human performance, and evaluating software designs.
- Expertise with wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure RP, Figma, Sketch) and Adobe CC (especially Illustrator/Photoshop).
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and visual – including the ability to present findings and defend difficult decisions.
- A portfolio demonstrating your design work, the challenges you've overcome, and your passion for making things better for users.
- Ability to work independently, make informed decisions with minimal direction, accept constructive feedback, and thrive in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
What Sets You Apart
- Experience in defense contractor roles or U.S. Navy programs.
- Identifies and leverages AI as a creative and analytical partner.
- Experience planning and conducting user research.
- Experience with web, mobile, or desktop application development, including working knowledge of CSS and HTML.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Freehand drawing/sketching skills for rapid ideation.
Salary
- Target salary range: USD $124,216.00/Yr. USD $131,009.00/Yr.
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