UI/UX Designer

Black Cape•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Cape is seeking a talented and security-cleared UI/UX Designer to join their mission-focused team. The systems designed will directly support national security, tactical operations, and critical decision-making for government customers. The role involves bridging the gap between complex government data and intuitive, human-centered software, working directly within secure government facilities. The designer will collaborate face-to-face with developers, product owners, and end-users to drive the visual direction of applications.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience.
Experience working onsite with DoD and/or IC customers.
Strong ability to design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web applications.
Strong ability to drive overall visual design, layout, and composition of web applications.
Experience working with end-users to identify their needs, articulate challenges, and propose user-centric solutions.
Familiarity collaborating with full-stack development teams in agile workflows.
A portfolio or experience of recent design projects demonstrating skills in wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
Experience with at least one of the following Design Tools: Figma (most important for this program), Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools - and/or willingness to learn new tools.
Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to get a CI Poly.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience meeting with application stakeholders directly.
Experience developing User Personas, User Studies, and Information Architecture.
Proficient with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
Familiarity with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Familiarity with accessibility requirements and best practices.
Prior work in environments with strict accreditation and security requirements.

Responsibilities

Distilling complex, secure workflows into clean, structural layouts for rapid iteration and stakeholder alignment (Wireframing & Low-Fidelity Mockups).
Crafting detailed, interactive mockups to bring clarity to highly technical government data and serve as a blueprint for developers (High-Fidelity Mockups).
Transforming feedback from analysts and operators into elegant, secure, and highly functional interfaces (Collaborative Design).