UI Design Manager

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About Us:

Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a Senior UI Design Manager to lead our design team and help us create engaging graphic designs and intuitive user interfaces for our clients. As a UI Design Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to our design team and ensure that our UI design projects are aligned with our clients' business goals and user needs. You will also deploy creative design skills, leading visual design graphic design, and video production. This role requires an experienced designer and leader who excels in visual communication, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Setting the strategic direction for the design team and providing guidance and mentorship to UI designers to ensure that they are delivering high-quality work
• Leading design research efforts to gain insights into user behavior, preferences, and needs and translating these insights into actionable design solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure that designs meet project requirements and support business objectives
• Overseeing the creation of design deliverables, including UI components, layouts, interactions, and prototypes, and ensuring that designs are implemented according to specifications and quality standards

Business Development

• Participating in business development activities, including proposal development and client presentations, and maintaining relationships with existing clients
• Contributing to the development of design strategies that drive innovation and competitive differentiation, and that help us expand our offerings and market presence in the federal space.

Creative Execution

• Staying up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and contributing to the innovation and experimentation in the design function
• Working with project managers to ensure that design projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients
• Providing thought leadership on UI design trends and best practices, and advocating for the importance of user-centered design in all our design projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least five years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in a lead role, preferably in a federal consulting or government environment, with accountability for a team’s results designing successful UI solutions that are user-centric, effective, and innovative.
• Creative problem solver with a focus on delivering results.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team of designers to deliver high-quality work, fostering a culture of design excellence.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of HTML/CSS and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Strong understanding and application of accessibility standards (Section 508) and federal design guidelines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze user needs and translate them into design solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Proven ability to be organized and detail-oriented, while managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Adaptable and able to pivot between client-facing and management responsibilities.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Flex hours

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability and life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.