The Role

GovExec is seeking a product designer to support our internal Product team, which manages a variety of publications & data brands. The ideal candidate will have experience designing media websites, and internal CMS & data platforms, creating new design systems from scratch, and coordinating user testing.

In this role, you will be a critical player in defining the customer-facing user experience and optimizing our internal platforms. You will take requirements from the product team for new features and work collaboratively with both product managers & developers to create wireframes and mockups. Once those have been finalized, you will create complete designs that can then be converted into live actual pages. You will report directly to the Senior Product Manager for our media publications.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively to create wireframes and/or mockups for web pages and applications
Design layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
Create and maintain design systems for our media publications, data platforms such as Forecast International and Washington Technology, and internal CMSs
Collaborate with product managers to manage and prioritize design projects
Work with product managers to conduct user research and/or testing
Work with developers to implement visual elements of websites and platforms
Research and evaluate new design trends
Establish and maintain design standards and best practices

Qualifications

Familiar with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and frameworks such as Bootstrap
Experience working with CMS platforms
Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience as a product designer or in a related field, such as UX or web design
Demonstrable design skills with a strong portfolio
Proficiency with design hand-off tools, particularly Figma and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
A strong eye for visual design and composition
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of website design, SaSS design, and corporate identity

About GovExec

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec’s platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

Benefits

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Open time off policy
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Supportive, collaborative teams
Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec Recruits Talent For Four Salient Attributes Or Qualities

Soul of Entrepreneurship
Culture of Inclusion
Force of Ideas
Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is from $75,000 to $78,000 per year.

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.