Senior UX/UI Designer

Job Title

Senior UX/UI Designer

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Locations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI Designer, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to lead user experience strategy, design execution, and team development across complex systems and products. This role is responsible for driving high-quality user-centered design solutions, establishing UX standards, and mentoring design staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Duties

• Lead, manage, and mentor UX designers, providing direction and supporting professional growth

• Define and communicate UX strategy and vision across a portfolio

• Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency

• Facilitate design workshops and sprints to enhance collaboration across teams

• Conduct user research and develop journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes

• Advocate for end-users by identifying workflows, pain points, and needs

• Define and refine UX processes, integrating Human-Centered Design within Agile development

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field
• OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience
• OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)

• Portfolio required

Compensation

• $125,000k - $130,000k
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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