UI/UX Developer Jobs

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Join a mission that matters. Shape the future, build transformative solutions, and make a real impact.

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We're looking for a seasoned UI/UX Designer to drive human-centered design for mission-critical government applications. You'll own the entire design process—from user research and strategy through prototyping and final delivery.

The right candidate combines strong UX research capabilities with exceptional visual design skills and thrives working within government program constraints. You'll partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create intuitive, accessible interfaces grounded in validated user needs.

What You'll Do:

User Research & Analysis

Design and execute research initiatives including user interviews, usability studies, and feedback sessions with analysts, subject matter experts, managers, and data scientists
Transform research into personas, journey maps, workflow diagrams, and actionable design recommendations
Communicate findings effectively to gain stakeholder alignment in government contexts
Maintain ethical research practices suitable for classified and sensitive environments
UX Strategy & Design Systems

Drive UX and UI for high-impact, complex applications
Build and evolve design systems and component libraries alongside engineering
Establish scalable interaction patterns and design standards across product suites
Develop service blueprints and experience maps to align cross-functional efforts
UI Design & Prototyping
Create interactive prototypes in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar tools to test concepts and validate flows
Deliver polished, accessible UI designs with strong visual consistency
Meet WCAG accessibility standards and government design requirements
Document interaction details, design rationale, and interface copy for development teams

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years professional UI/UX design experience
Proven track record conducting UX research—not just UI execution
Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent tools
Strong collaboration experience with product and engineering teams
Clear communication of design decisions and research insights to diverse stakeholders
Available for full-time onsite work in McLean, VA

Preferred Qualifications:

Portfolio showcasing UX research methodology and high-quality UI design
Background designing for government or mission-critical systems
Knowledge of WCAG and inclusive design principles
Experience building or maintaining design systems
Understanding of modern front-end frameworks and component-based development
Experience designing for data-intensive or analytical workflows

113-188k Dependent on experience level.