UI/UX Designer

Do you love the science behind creating user interfaces? Avum, a growing, remote-first federal contractor, seeks UI/UX designer specializing in the Appian low-code platform to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the human-centered design process, user interfaces, cognitive psychology, and human-computer interaction, combined with expertise in UI/UX design and the Appian platform.

What You Will Be Doing:

• User Research and Analysis: conducting user research through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior, needs, and pain points; analyzing research data to create user personas, journey maps, and detailed reports to inform design decisions
• UI/UX Design: developing wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD; creating intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces that align with user needs and business objectives; ensuring consistency in visual elements and user experience across all platforms and devices
• Interaction Design: designing interactive elements and animations that enhance the user experience; creating detailed design specifications and guidelines for developers to follow
• Usability Testing: planning, conducting, and analyzing usability tests to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of designs; identifying usability issues and recommend solutions to enhance user satisfaction and performance
• Collaboration and Communication: work closely with cross-functional teams of product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design solutions meet technical requirements and business objectives; communicating design rationale, research findings, and usability insights to team members and stakeholders; advocating for user-centered design principles and best practices within the organization.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DoD) Agency Clearance
• Expertise in using the Appian low-code to design and develop user interfaces
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing human factors engineering UX/UI functions for computer human interface analysis
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Strong understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design
• Experience with user research methodologies, including usability testing, interviews, and surveys
• Experience with Agile or Scrum development processes
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in UI/UX design and human factors engineering
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously

If You Have This, It’s A Plus:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UI/UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• UX/UI design and/or Appian certifications

What’s In It For You:

• Being part of a remote-first environment that rewards dedication and innovation
• Receiving competitive compensation and benefits package that includes bonuses and 401K with 6% matching that vests immediately after meeting eligibility requirements
• Joining a mission-driven, technically forward team

Location:

The candidate will be required to interact and coordinate with external project team members and other Avum employees remotely, supporting core Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours. As a remote employee, the candidate will not have a permanent office or desk space but may be required to attend in-person meetings. This may require travel to government sites located in Washington, D.C., and the Avum office located in Agoura Hills, California. Our priority is acquiring the most qualified candidate to satisfactorily perform the required tasks, including team collaboration, regardless of the candidate’s geographical location.

NOTE: This fully remote role requires the candidate to participate in meetings virtually using tools like Microsoft Teams. Online availability during the core Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, Monday through Friday, will be required.

About Avum:

Avum, Inc. is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business who provides advanced software, database, and business intelligence systems to the DoD/Military, Intelligence Community, and Federal, State, Local, and Commercial clients since 1991. We manage technical programs and projects and provide strategic guidance to support our customer’s system engineering efforts. We provide sustainment in mission-critical and secure environments. We support information assurance activities and accreditation for the systems we deploy. Our engineers conduct rapid prototyping and Agile customer- focused iterations to produce complex applications, predictive analytic data environments, and NIST SP 800-53 compliant system architecture deployed within Navy and DoD networks. We have subject matter experts in multiple domains and technical expertise across all core technology stacks. We specialize in application development, large-scale database design, data engineering, and data visualization. Through results-driven, agile collaboration, the company continually researches and deploys secure solutions that exceed customer expectations in meeting or beating customer-allocated budgets and schedules. We aspire to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity in providing our customers with service that consistently earns us the highest possible performance ratings.

Avum, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.