Lead ux/ui systems designer

job summary:
Randstad is seeking a Lead Experience Architect & Rapid Prototyper to serve as a key design leader for our high-profile enterprise client in Washington, D.C. This role bridges the gap between complex information architecture and fast-paced, interactive product validation-translating intricate data structures, content models, and diverse user needs into intuitive interaction patterns. Operating in an agile, cross-functional environment alongside product managers, researchers, and engineers, you will lead the creation of scalable experience concepts, shape future-state visions, and rapidly bring ideas to life through medium- and high-fidelity prototypes. This position requires approximately 25% quarterly travel along the Northeast Corridor (connecting D.C., Philadelphia, Wilmington, and NYC) to facilitate strategic PI Planning activities and drive executive alignment.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
Architect complex information frameworks, taxonomies, content models, and scalable navigation structures to bring clarity to enterprise ecosystems.

Rapidly build, test, and iterate low-, medium-, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes to validate product concepts and hypotheses early and often.

Map end-to-end user journeys, personas, user flows, and ecosystem maps that capture customer needs and business objectives.

Plan and execute usability studies, synthesize feedback, and use continuous user insights to optimize digital solutions.

Deliver compelling, executive-ready storytelling artifacts that align product, engineering, and business stakeholders around a unified experience vision.

Facilitate hands-on design and planning sessions, including quarterly Program Increment (PI) Planning events across regional offices.

qualifications:
Location & Mobility: Must be based in the Washington, D.C. metro area and willing to travel up to 25% regionally (specifically along the DC-Wilmington-PHL-NYC corridor) for quarterly planning.

Core Expertise: Senior or Lead-level background in Experience Architecture, UX Design, or Product Design with a proven track record of solving complex data and workflow challenges.

Rapid Prototyping Mastery: Advanced proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Axure) to swiftly generate functional interactive models.

Information Architecture: Deep expertise in IA, taxonomies, content modeling, and structured design systems.

Research & Testing: Hands-on experience creating validation plans, conducting usability tests, and synthesizing data into actionable design iterations.

Agile & Executive Communication: Experience working within Agile/SAFe frameworks, running co-design sessions, and presenting strategic design concepts to executive leadership.

Preferred Bonus: Hands-on experience or familiarity with SharePoint ecosystems and enterprise content platforms.

skills:
Agile,Axure,data structures,enterprise content,Figma,SharePoint,Rapid Prototyping,prototyping tools,synthesizing data,Executive Communication,executive leadership,strategic design,Architecture,business objectives,interactive prototypes,customer needs,presenting,hands-on design,ecosystems,information architecture,high-fidelity prototypes,Product Design,product validation,researchers,storytelling,design systems,taxonomies,Testing,usability studies,usability tests,user journeys,UX Design,user flows,personas,validation plans

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.