Senior Designer

Senior DesignerThis is an Evergreen position.We are continuously sourcing for talent while we await anticipated job openings. Candidates who apply to this role understand we may not have an immediate opening and wish to be considered for future opportunities.This is a remote position.Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.Work on things that matterOur teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we're also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.Built for a remote lifeAd Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We've designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives.Committed to high expectations and a welcoming cultureAd Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.Primary Responsibilities:Strong influential skills to build relationships with team members, government and company stakeholders, and program managementMay lead cross functional efforts for delivery team members and team leadsNavigates ambiguous requirements and environments to support deliveryLeads the delivery of design work such as design initiative briefs, discovery artifacts, sketches, wireframes, UX flows, low and high fidelity prototypes, heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, and design system contributionsComprehensive understanding of scope requirements to prioritize design activitiesResponsible for working with users to support the development of effective designsExperienced with design skill principles, with the ability to provide recommendations associated with typography and hierarchyDelivers design work including discovery artifacts, sketches and rough prototypes, wireframes, UX flows, and high fidelity prototypesDemonstrates the ability to coach designers; with a focus on providing actionable feedback that helps individuals grow in objective waysManages the development of competitive analysis, and reports results to stakeholdersContributes to the design libraries and provides visual design and brand artifactsFacilitates discussions with multi-disciplined teams to drive productive discussions and articulate goals in order to deliver upon requirementsExperienced with storytelling to deliver compelling artifacts and presentations that distill highly complex issues into focused, understandable solutionsLeads human centered design processes and deliverables in compliance with standards and regulationsMay lead accessibility tasks inclusive of 508 compliance and have knowledge of other emerging accessibility standardsAbility to identify risks and communicate to leadership; provides recommendations to mitigate identified risksMay develop and manage content for highly visible websites or applications, abiding by design guidelinesParticipates in grading candidate homeworks and participating in panel interviewsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experienceMA degree and 5+ years of experiencePrior experience serving as a mentor to junior level team membersExperience with design software such as Figma, Miro, Adobe or other designer toolsFront end skillsAccessibility experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bilingual English/SpanishExperience with United States Web Design SystemBenefits:Company-subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of serviceAd Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

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