UI Design Director

Reingold Inc•Alexandria, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA, dedicated to helping government, nonprofit, and business sectors make the world a better place through compelling, inventive communications campaigns leveraging the latest technology and digital media strategies. The firm prides itself on a team of curious, passionate professionals who value collaboration and humor. Reingold offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a dynamic hybrid work environment, a vibrant workplace, and growth opportunities. The company is seeking a temporary, part-time UI Design Director for a senior leadership role within its Digital Experience department. This individual will lead the UI workstream across multiple projects, guiding teams to deliver exceptional, intuitive, user-centered design solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with deep expertise in interactive design and UI design systems, a passion for mentorship, and a forward-looking perspective on emerging tools and technologies.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in UI/visual design, with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities.
3+ years of experience directly managing or mentoring designers.
Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, design tokens, and collaborative workflows.
Deep knowledge of responsive design, mobile-first design principles, and building/maintaining design systems at scale.
Strong understanding of user-centered design methodologies and their application across complex digital projects.
Demonstrated experience working within Agile frameworks and cross-functional team environments.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipate challenges, and drive resolution.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A portfolio demonstrating a range of high-quality user interface design work.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an agency environment.
Experience working with clients in the public sector including Federal and local government.
A champion of accessibility standards (WCAG/Section 508) and inclusive design practices.
Hands-on experience exploring or implementing AI-powered design tools and workflows.
Experience contributing to business development efforts, including proposal development and budget estimation.
Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) sufficient to collaborate effectively with development teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee the UI workstream of projects from concept through delivery, interpreting requirements and directing designers in developing high-quality, on-brand design solutions.
Provide feedback and guidance on UI work products and project deliverables.
Demonstrate mastery of user-centered design practices and industry-standard tools, with deep proficiency in Figma.
Apply fluency in responsive and mobile design principles and scalable design systems to ensure consistency and excellence across all deliverables.
Anticipate and solve complex project issues, proactively identifying risks and driving solutions that keep work on track and on strategy.
Collaborate closely with developers, UX designers, content strategists, and digital project managers to align on creative strategies, technical feasibility, and deliverable expectations.
Partner with teams outside the Digital Experience department to ensure cohesive, integrated approaches to client work.
Develop and champion best practices and thought leadership around new tools and technologies within the UI discipline.
Provide input and guidance on how the UI team incorporates AI technology into the interactive design and development workflow, evaluating emerging tools, establishing guidelines, and driving adoption.
Stay current with industry trends, evolving design standards, and technological advancements to keep Reingold at the forefront of digital experience design.
Consult on business development solutions, contributing design thinking and strategic insight to proposals and pitches.
Contribute to budget estimates for project scoping, ensuring accurate representation of UI effort and resources.