UI/UX Designer Principal

General Dynamics

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Falls Church, VA
Salary
$129,813–$172,500 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $151k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$220,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · UI/UX Designer Principal

The UI/UX Designer Principal joins a dynamic team to serve as an expert in Human-Centered Design and Information Architecture for complex enterprise applications. This role involves creating detailed interface design specifications, developing user personas and journey maps, and conducting usability testing to ensure intuitive navigation and functionality. You will build high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and interactive web forms while maintaining consistent UI/UX frameworks and standards across the product ecosystem. The position requires proficiency in Figma, ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Tailwind to develop and refine user interfaces within a micro-service architecture. Key responsibilities include performing requirements analysis, designing dynamic components like rich cards and drag-and-drop features, and ensuring all designs meet Section 508 accessibility standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex design problems and deliver scalable software solutions for large-scale systems.

What you'll do

  • Provide strategic guidance on UX design using human-centered design methodologies and research tools.
  • Define scalable information architecture, including navigation models, taxonomies, and content hierarchies for complex systems.
  • Create comprehensive UX research plans and synthesize findings into actionable insights for product development.
  • Design high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and complex UI components like dynamic forms and drag-and-drop features.
  • Provide detailed interface design specifications and maintain UX frameworks to guide the development team.
  • Conduct usability testing sessions and analyze results to iteratively improve application functionality.
  • Establish and maintain consistent design standards and information architecture across the entire product ecosystem.
  • Develop user personas, journey maps, and plain language content to align products with user needs.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of related experience or specific degree/experience combinations (e.g., MA/MS with 10+ years, BA/BS with 12+ years).
  • Experience in Information Architecture for complex enterprise applications including navigation structures, taxonomies, and content hierarchies.
  • Proficiency in UX design methodologies including research, personas, journey mapping, prototyping, and usability testing.
  • Familiarity with front-end development technologies including ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Tailwind.
  • Experience using design tools such as Figma and usability testing tools.
  • Knowledge of Section 508 requirements and designing interfaces to be compliant.
  • Experience working in Agile environments with knowledge of SAFe methodologies.
  • Proficiency in project management, leadership, and facilitating workshops for technical and non-technical audiences.

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