Ui-Ux Designer at Spektrum

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User-Centered Design, Agile, Usability Testing, Wireframes, Prototypes, Accessibility Standards, Collaboration, Communication, Design Artifacts, User Research, Feedback Integration, Prototyping Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, High-Fidelity Mockups, Design Methodology, Human-Centered Design

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. Who we are supporting Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. The program Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams. The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe. The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities. Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives. Role Duties and Responsibilities Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle. Engage with end users through the agile product development process to ensure solutions meet operational needs. Establish feedback loops with customers and apply the Build–Measure–Learn cycle to guide iterative product development. Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to validate design assumptions. Create design artifacts such as sketches, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. Ensure all design work complies with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and follows industry best practices for inclusive design. Collaborate with Product Managers on backlog refinement and prioritization to align design priorities with business value. Provide clarification to developers during implementation to ensure user expectations are met. Collaborate within cross-functional Agile/DevSecOps teams, actively participating in standups, demos, and retrospectives. Present and communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership. Essential Skills and Experience Experience in designing innovative digital products/systems in a NATO or National defense institution Proven UI/UX industry experience on complex web and/or mobile application design projects (flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes) Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methods (interviews, usability studies, feedback integration). Experience collaborating in Agile/DevSecOps environments (standups, demos, retrospectives), including backlog refinement with Product Managers Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, InVision). Knowledge and practical application of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design principles (WCAG, Section 508, etc.) Experience producing deliverables such as wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration skill (explaining design concepts, working with PMs/devs). Portfolio of work demonstrating past design solutions and methodology (flows, wireframes, visual designs, case studies) Certification in UI/UX or related field (UI Design, UX Analyst, Human-Centered Design). Education University degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Human Centered Design/Engineering, or related discipline. Language Proficiency Advanced Proficiency in English Working Policy Remote Contract Duration January 2026 – December 2030 Security Clearance Not Applicable We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Responsibilities

Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design best practices throughout the software lifecycle. Engage with end users to ensure solutions meet operational needs and conduct user research to validate design assumptions.