Interactive Digital Designer

Description

The Interactive Digital Designer is a dynamic role dedicated to crafting vibrant, motion-rich digital experiences that elevate storytelling. This position integrates interaction design, animation, and front-end development to create captivating digital narratives across various platforms, including websites, campaigns, and customer engagement environments.

Collaborating closely with the Creative Studio team, including the Interactive Design Lead, Senior Digital & UX Strategist, and Digital Platform Product Owner, you will transform experience intent, content, and brand stories into polished, interactive digital experiences that are intuitive and scalable.

This role is perfect for a creative thinker who enjoys shaping user interactions through thoughtful design and engaging motion.

Responsibilities

Digital & Motion Experience Delivery

• Design and develop vibrant motion-forward digital experiences for websites, campaigns, and immersive environments.
• Create interactive storytelling that integrates animation, transitions, and responsive behaviors.
• Convert wireframes and experience requirements into functional digital experiences.
• Collaborate with video and motion design teams to seamlessly incorporate animation and video elements.

Front-End Development & Creative Technology

• Construct interactive digital experiences using modern front-end frameworks such as React.
• Implement animations and motion effects using suitable libraries and tools.
• Ensure digital experiences are efficient, accessible, and responsive across all devices.
• Assist in integrating interactive experiences within existing digital platforms and systems.
• Provide technical insight during design and planning phases to ensure effective execution.

Experience Quality, Reuse & Optimization

• Adhere to interaction patterns and guidelines set by the Interactive Design Lead for consistency.
• Identify opportunities to modularize components for reuse across different channels.
• Participate in the testing and optimization of digital experiences to enhance usability.
• Document interactive patterns and components to support scalable solutions.

Collaboration & Working Approach

• Work in close collaboration with the Interactive Design Lead to implement experience architecture.
• Ensure that the experience requirements and usability standards are met in all delivered work.
• Coordinate with the Digital Platform Product Owner to ensure alignment with platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and external partners for effective deployment and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, computer science, or a related field with at least 8 years of experience in digital design and front-end development.
• A strong portfolio showcasing motion-rich digital experiences and interactive storytelling.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
• Experience in implementing animations and motion-driven interactions with relevant libraries.
• Comprehensive understanding of interaction design, UX principles, and accessibility practices.

If you're seeking a routine role, this isn't the place for you. At Leidos, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence because our mission demands it. We're looking for disruptors and problem-solvers who are always pushing boundaries. Join us in redefining the future.