UI/UX Designer

Codan Limited•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

Kägwerks is seeking a UI/UX Designer to lead the design of mission-critical user experiences across Android and Windows platforms in highly constrained, security-focused environments. This role focuses on designing native, high-performance user experiences that integrate with the TAK ecosystem and operate reliably in real-world operational conditions. You will take ownership of UX direction across multiple products, working closely with engineers and end users to ensure designs are both technically feasible and operationally effective. This is a high-impact role where you will help define design standards, influence product direction, and contribute to a consistent user experience across platforms.

Requirements

Experienced designer who thrives in complex environments where usability directly impacts outcomes
Comfortable designing for native, constrained systems
Takes ownership of work
Balances visual design and interaction design effectively, ensuring clarity, speed, and usability in demanding environments
Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated by building products used in real-world scenarios

Responsibilities

Design and deliver intuitive, mission-ready UI/UX for Android and Windows applications
Create high-fidelity designs, interaction flows, and prototypes using Figma
Establish and evolve a unified cross-platform design system
Translate complex technical and operational requirements into clear user workflows
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure practical implementation
Optimise user experiences for real-world operational conditions
Conduct user feedback sessions and usability evaluations
Produce design documentation and reusable assets
Drive UX consistency across products
Contribute to product and UX strategy